Land Development Project Planner — Hybrid/Remote

Core States Group; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team wellness challenges

Free virtual gym app

Wholesale club membership reimburse.

Employee recognition programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to join our team. You will work with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to advance land development projects, manage due diligence, and prepare land use applications.

The role requires collaboration with civil, architectural, landscape, and environmental consultants, with emphasis on clear communication, technical writing, and public speaking. A hybrid/remote-capable work arrangement is supported.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in land development with retail clients.
• College degree or technical certification in land use planning, real estate, environmental consulting, engineering, construction, or related field.
• Experience with due diligence, site planning, land use entitlements, environmental review, and construction permitting.
• Experience collaborating with civil, architectural, landscape, land surveying, traffic engineering, and environmental consultants.
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload, meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to identify practical uses for AI tools to improve processes and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison with clients & agencies through clear communication & representation
• Conduct due diligence investigations (i.e., review agency codes, prepare & refine site plans, conduct phone interviews, review technical documents, prepare written report, etc.)
• Prepare and process land use applications (i.e., prepare submittal materials, review staff reports, testify at public hearings, etc.)
• Coordinate the acquisition of special documents and studies (i.e., land surveys, traffic studies, environmental reports, etc.)
• Coordinate the processing and approval of construction permit applications
• Track deliverables using the company’s standard forms and proceduresPrepare and administer contracts as necessary

Skills

Client communication

Technical writing

Public speaking

AI tools usage

AI content review

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Degree in land use planning / related field

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to join our team. You will work with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to advance land development projects, manage due diligence, and prepare land use applications.

The role requires collaboration with civil, architectural, landscape, and environmental consultants, with emphasis on clear communication, technical writing, and public speaking. A hybrid/remote-capable work arrangement is supported.