Senior Licensed Planner Leadership in Land Development (NJ)

InSite Engineering; Wall, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Leadership development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

InSite Engineering is seeking an experienced Licensed Professional Planner (PP) to join our multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, surveyors, and landscape architects. This leadership-oriented position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of land development, redevelopment, and permitting projects throughout New Jersey while helping guide projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate is a motivated planning professional with strong technical expertise,

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Planner (PP) in New Jersey.
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of professional planning experience.
• Strong understanding of land use regulations, zoning, redevelopment, and entitlement processes.
• Experience preparing planning reports, applications, and expert testimony.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in client development and growing professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning studies, reports, applications, and supporting documentation for development and redevelopment projects.
• Coordinate planning efforts from conceptual design through permitting and construction.
• Interpret municipal, county, and state regulations and provide strategic guidance to clients and project teams.
• Prepare planning testimony and represent clients before municipal boards, governing bodies, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with permitting and entitlement efforts, including agency coordination and permit expediting.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, attorneys, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and client relationships.
• Assist with project scoping, proposal preparation, budgeting, billing, and project administration.
• Maintain a high level of responsiveness and commitment to client service.
• Assist in mentoring, training, and developing planning and production staff.
• Delegate work appropriately and support team members in achieving project goals.
• Provide input during employee performance reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster collaboration and maintain strong working relationships across departments.
• Participate in networking events, industry organizations, and business development activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, attorneys, developers, municipal officials, and industry partners.
• Identify opportunities for new business and support proposal presentations and pursuit efforts.
• Represent InSite at community events, professional organizations, and industry functions.

Skills

Planning

Client service

Business development

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Surveying, or related field

Job description

InSite Engineering is seeking an experienced Licensed Professional Planner (PP) to join our multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, surveyors, and landscape architects. This leadership-oriented position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of land development, redevelopment, and permitting projects throughout New Jersey while helping guide projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate is a motivated planning professional with strong technical expertise,