Senior Planner: Entitlements & Project Leadership

McAdams Co; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Senior Planner to lead entitlement projects and coordinate across design teams from due diligence to site development. You will manage proposals, budgets, client relationships, and staff development while driving best practices in planning.

The role requires licensure (RLA or AICP) and 5–8 years of planning experience, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge. We value collaboration and client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Landscape Architecture, City/Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning.
• RLA or AICP licensure.
• 5–8 years’ experience in planning or design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and planning standards.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entitlement applications and ensure documentation is complete.
• Lead planning projects through review processes and approvals.
• Maintain quality control across planning deliverables.
• Assist Project Manager with scoping, proposals, and tasks.
• Track timelines, budgets, and risk, reporting to stakeholders.
• Draft proposals or contracts aligned with schedules and fees.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Admin, and HR to improve processes.
• Manage client relationships from initial meeting to delivery.
• Engage in business development and identify project leads.
• Develop community engagement plans and summarize outcomes.
• Mentor junior planning staff and support professional growth.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Landscape Architecture, City/Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning

Job description

McAdams in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Senior Planner to lead entitlement projects and coordinate across design teams from due diligence to site development. You will manage proposals, budgets, client relationships, and staff development while driving best practices in planning.

The role requires licensure (RLA or AICP) and 5–8 years of planning experience, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge. We value collaboration and client-focused outcomes.