Senior Planner - AMERCO Real Estate Company

U-Haul International, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Onsite medical clinic

Fitness gym

401(k) Savings Plan

ESOP

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Amerco Real Estate Company seeks a Senior Planner to lead land use, zoning, and entitlement planning for our commercial portfolio across the U.S. and Canada.

You will guide site planning from due diligence through approvals, collaborating with internal teams, consultants, and municipal agencies to deliver projects efficiently and in compliance. You will support entitlement approvals, coordinate planning activities, and mentor planning staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field (preferred) with 5–8 years of urban planning experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support land planning, zoning, and entitlement activities for commercial development projects.
• Prepare, submit, and obtain approvals for rezoning applications and related documents.
• Coordinate with municipal staff, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Supervise planning staff and provide technical guidance and development of the team.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across civil, architectural, and legal disciplines.
• Review schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time, within-budget completion.
• Prepare reports, presentations, graphics, and exhibits using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe tools.

Skills

Land planning

Zoning

Entitlement

Stakeholder management

Team supervision

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship.

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, candidates are expected to complete all interviews and assessments independently and without the use of artificial intelligence tools (including AI-generated responses, prompts, or real-time assistance).Use of AI throughout the application and recruiting process may result in removal from consideration. Our goal is to get to know your authentic experiences, communication style, and problem-solving approach.

Amerco Real Estate Company is seeking a full-time Senior Planner professional to support land use, zoning, and entitlement planning activities for our commercial real estate portfolio throughout the U.S. and Canada. In this role, you will provide expertise in land planning, municipal entitlement processes, graphic preparation, and site plan development from project due diligence through final approval. The Senior Planner and Zoning professional will provide strategic guidance on zoning regulations, land use planning, and entitlement strategies while collaborating with internal teams, consultants, and municipal agencies to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with applicable requirements. This position will support entitlement approvals, coordinate planning activities, and contribute to the successful execution of the company’s commercial real estate development objectives. The Senior Planner and Zoning position reports directly to the President of AREC.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support land planning, zoning, and entitlement activities for commercial development projects. Oversee research and analysis of municipal zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and land development regulations.
• Manage the preparation, submission, and approval of rezoning applications, general plan amendments, specific plans, tentative maps, development agreements, design review applications, and variances.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipal staff, elected officials, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor planning staff while providing technical guidance and professional development.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including civil engineers, architects, attorneys, environmental consultants, and surveyors.
• Negotiate entitlement conditions, development agreements, and consultant contracts.
• Review project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure projects remain on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations, graphics, and exhibits using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal planning regulations and company standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field like architecture/engineering (preferred) At least 5-8 years of experience in urban planning or related field.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and InDesign).
• Knowledge of the site development process(specifically design standards and preliminary engineering, due diligence).
• Ability to read and understand complex zoning codes, general plans, specific plans, and technical reports.
• Excellent organization and people skills including the ability to work with a wide variety of staff Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Medical insurance
• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts
• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members
• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)
• CVS Virtual Care
• 24-Hour Nurse Line
• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans
• Business & business travel insurance
• MetLaw Legal Program
• MetLife Auto & Home Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more
• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities
• U-Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

2721 N Central Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Full-Time R251141

About Us

Since 1945, U-Haul has been serving do-it-yourself movers and their households. Like many other successful ventures, the concept for U-Haul was generated out of need. After World War II, there existed the widespread need for do-it-yourself moving equipment that would be available on a one-way, nationwide basis.

U-Haul co-founders L.S. \"Sam\" Shoen and his wife, Anna Mary Carty Shoen, recognized that need and acted upon it. Their visionary approach spread the cost of ownership among many users, facilitating the mobility of the populations of the U.S. and Canada. The covered wagon of the pioneers morphed into orange U-Haul trailers. In the process, an industry was born.

U-Haul Holding Company and its family of companies, including U-Haul, have strived to create a culture of health and wellness. As of February 1, 2020, and consistent with applicable law, no U-Haul Holding Company or its family of companies will hire individuals in states where it may lawfully decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Washington). This policy will not apply to team members hired before February 1, 2020.