Senior Land Planner - Lead Entitlements & Master Plans

Metric Geo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing real estate development firm is seeking a Senior Land Planner III to lead project strategy and land use planning for various developments across the Greater Houston area. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing zoning and entitlement processes, particularly in Texas. This role offers an opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while mentoring junior planners and interfacing with municipal representatives.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of land planning or land development experience.
• Proven experience managing zoning, platting, and entitlement processes in Texas.
• Experience presenting to public boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead land use strategy for various developments.
• Prepare zoning exhibits and development plans.
• Manage entitlement processes with Texas municipalities.

Skills

Texas zoning and platting knowledge

Project management

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Feasibility assessment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

A fast-growing real estate development firm is seeking a Senior Land Planner III to lead project strategy and land use planning for various developments across the Greater Houston area. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing zoning and entitlement processes, particularly in Texas. This role offers an opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while mentoring junior planners and interfacing with municipal representatives.