Project Manager - Land Planning

Rvi-Planning-; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

401K match

Health insurance

Job summary

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture seeks a Land Planning Project Manager to lead complex residential master planning and entitlement efforts in a collaborative Orlando-area office. You will manage client relationships, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and drive presentations for approvals.

The role requires a degree in urban planning or related field and 5-8 years of experience, with strong skills in AutoCAD, GIS, and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in urban planning, landscape architecture, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in residential master planning and community design.
• Strong understanding of placemaking, community design, and entitlement processes.
• Ability to prepare planning documents and conduct independent research.
• Successful project management: scheduling, budgets, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the land planning process from concept to approvals for private sector clients.
• Prepare and submit planning studies and petitions; coordinate with agencies.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and sub-consultants; mentor staff.
• Collaborate with landscape architecture team and promote office culture.

Skills

Residential master planning

Client management

Project management

Budgeting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Civil 3D

GIS/ESRI

Drone footage

Job description

At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.

As a Land Planning Project Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of the Land Planning Process. Skillsets related to design, land entitlement, client management and project management; including the preparation and processing of complex land use petitions for private sector clientele, the preparation and processing of a variety of planning studies, due diligence analysis; building and maintaining client and local municipal agency relationships; participating in or leading a variety of presentations required for successful client and project approvals. RVi is a highly collaborative and supportive environment. As such you will also be involved in maintaining and promoting the office culture, developing, and maintaining inter-studio collaboration with the landscape architecture team, and mentoring planning staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field.
• 5-8years of experience in residential master planning and community design. With a preference for experience in the central Texas market.
• A well-developed understanding of placemaking, community design, residential lotting and the entitlement process. Understanding of site grading and sustainable practices is a plus.
• The ability to: prepare planning documents and submittals, conduct independent research, and support of multiple projects.
• Successful project management skills including: project work planning and scheduling; managing budgets, staff and sub-consultants.
• Command of technology including: AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, and digital rendering programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including writing and presentations.

Preferred Skills:

• GIS/ESRI capabilities
• Understanding of Civil 3D or other site development programs
• LEED or SITES certification
• Landscape Architecture experience or interest
• Drone pilot/ability to prepare drone footage

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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