Senior Land Planner

Clyde Capital Group; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde Capital Group is seeking a Senior Land Planner to oversee land planning and entitlement processes in Orem, Utah. The role involves coordinating with various internal teams and consultants to deliver market-driven site plans and mentor junior team members.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in land planning, a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related fields, and proficiency in AutoCAD or GIS. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to navigate municipal processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land planning, preferably within residential or mixed-use development.
• Strong understanding of zoning ordinances and municipal approvals.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual land planning and site design for developments.
• Prepare and manage site layouts and development feasibility analyses.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, architects, and consultants.

Skills

Land planning

Zoning ordinances

Project management

AutoCAD

GIS

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning

Professional certification (AICP, PLA, PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Senior Land Planner

Description:

The Senior Land Planneris responsible foroverseeing land planning and entitlement processes, coordinating with internal teams and consultants, and deliveringviable, market-driven site plans. This role requires strong technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex municipal processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead conceptual land planning and site design for master planned communities, residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments

• Prepare and manage site layouts, yield studies, and development feasibility analyses

• Coordinate with civil engineers, architects, surveyors, and other consultants

• Work with development team on entitlement processes, including zoning, subdivision approvals, and permitting

• Work with development team in meetings with municipalities, planning commissions, and public stakeholders

• Interpret and apply zoning ordinances, land use codes, and development standards

• Identifyrisks and constraints related to site development and propose solutions

• Work with development team to provide strategic input on land acquisition opportunities and due diligence reviews

• Oversee and mentor junior planners or internal team members

• Ensure project timelines and milestones are met

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience in land planning, preferably within residential or mixed-use development

• Strong understanding of zoning ordinances, entitlement processes, and municipal approvals

• Experience working with AutoCAD, GIS, or similar design/planning tools

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong communicationand presentation skills

• Experience working with private developers or land development firmspreferred

• Familiarity with real estate development financial fundamentalspreferred

• Local/regional knowledge of planning and entitlement processespreferred

Education and Certificates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field

• Professional certification (AICP, PLA, PE, or similar)preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in both office and active construction environments

• Ability to walk and inspect jobsites in varying field conditions

• Ability to wear required PPE when on site

• Ability to travel to project locations regularly