Project Planner - Land Development (Hybrid)

Core States Group; Somerville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

401(k) with immediate vesting

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Core States Group seeks a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to join our team in a hybrid role. You will manage client communication, conduct due diligence, and coordinate land use processes across civil, architectural, and surveying disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in land development, a relevant degree, and strong technical writing/public speaking skills. We support flexible work arrangements and growth through professional development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working in land development w/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, construction permitting
• Experience working with multiple disciplines including civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, land surveying, traffic engineering, and environmental consulting
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload, resolve complex issues, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to communicate well with clients and team members, strong technical writing skills, and public speaking proficiency
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product

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

Client liaison with clients

Technical writing

Public speaking

AI tools for processes

Review AI-generated content for ACCUR

Education

College degree or technical certification in land use planning/real estate/environmental consulting/engineering/construction

Job description

Core States Group seeks a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to join our team in a hybrid role. You will manage client communication, conduct due diligence, and coordinate land use processes across civil, architectural, and surveying disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in land development, a relevant degree, and strong technical writing/public speaking skills. We support flexible work arrangements and growth through professional development and tuition reimbursement.