Land Development Project Planner (Hybrid/Remote)

Core States Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team wellness challenges

Free virtual gym app

Wholesale club membership reimburseent

Employee recognition programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to guide complex site projects from concept through entitlements. You will partner with clients, agencies, and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant land development solutions that meet program goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across civil, architectural, landscape, surveying, and traffic disciplines, with a focus on due diligence, review of codes, and preparation of submittals. Hybrid work in the western U.S.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of land development experience with retail clients.
• Degree or technical certification in land use planning, real estate, or related field.
• Experience with due diligence, site planning, entitlements, environmental review, and permitting.
• Experience collaborating with civil, architectural, landscape, surveying, traffic, and environmental disciplines.
• Able to prioritize a diverse workload, meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to identify uses for company-approved AI tools to improve processes.
• Ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy and protect confidential information.

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 procedures
• Prepare and administer contracts as necessary

Skills

Land development experience

Client collaboration

Public speaking

Technical writing

AI tools for team processes

Multidisciplinary coordination

Due diligence & site planning

Construction permitting

Education

College degree or cert in land use planning / related field

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to guide complex site projects from concept through entitlements. You will partner with clients, agencies, and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant land development solutions that meet program goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across civil, architectural, landscape, surveying, and traffic disciplines, with a focus on due diligence, review of codes, and preparation of submittals. Hybrid work in the western U.S.