Principal Planner: Lead Planning & Community Growth

Apex Companies, LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental

401k match

Tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC, a leading engineering and consulting firm, seeks a Principal Planner to lead land development projects, coordinate with clients and municipal authorities, and mentor staff. You will oversee planning studies, policy development, and project delivery across multiple sites, while contributing to growth and client satisfaction.

Join a dynamic, nationwide firm with opportunities for professional advancement, competitive compensation, and a culture that values collaboration,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Confer with clients, engineering personnel, and Architects on policy objectives or land development program.
• Research, compile and analyze data on site conditions, location, soils, vegetation, access, drainage, and current land uses for feasibility studies and land use plans.
• Prepare plans for land development considering standards and client objectives for vegetation, structures, roads, parking, utilities, and landscaping.
• Prepare Comprehensive Plans, Plan amendments, and Plan Updates per Florida Statutes.
• Make presentations to municipal officials regarding comprehensive planning, zoning, and land development projects.
• Assist with review of site plans, zoning applications, and comprehensive plan amendment applications.
• Prepare proposals, execute projects, maintain budgets and schedules, analyze variances and negotiate changes.
• Maintain contact with clients and vendors, discuss projects, resolve conflicts, and identify new opportunities.
• Conduct project kick-off meetings and ensure clear execution plans and schedules.
• Identify and solicit potential clients/projects and maintain information on new opportunities.
• Identify areas needing improvement and recommend corrective actions to improve project performance.
• Build, manage and maintain a staff including designers, technicians and associates.
• Train team members in responsive, client-focused communication and industry knowledge.
• Mentor staff on project knowledge and best practices.
• Attend educational workshops and participate in professional societies.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Job description

Apex Companies, LLC, a leading engineering and consulting firm, seeks a Principal Planner to lead land development projects, coordinate with clients and municipal authorities, and mentor staff. You will oversee planning studies, policy development, and project delivery across multiple sites, while contributing to growth and client satisfaction.

Join a dynamic, nationwide firm with opportunities for professional advancement, competitive compensation, and a culture that values collaboration,