Senior Planner, Land Development – Hybrid Role

Core States Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Professional licensure bonuses

401(k) match

Health benefits

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a Senior Planner (Land Development) in Frisco, TX to lead private land development projects, manage a team, and drive strategy from planning through approvals. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality entitlements and site plans.

The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in land development, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, urban design, or a closely related field.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in land development or related field.
• Proficient knowledge of project management processes and land development principles.
• Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and public speaking skills.
• Experience in multiple sectors is preferred (commercial, industrial, residential, energy, etc.).
• Ability to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes.
• Ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracts, schedules, and project assignments while mentoring staff and liaising with clients.
• Lead complex land development projects with site planning, due diligence, entitlements, and permitting.
• Analyze regulatory standards and collaborate with clients to resolve issues.
• Develop site plans meeting client objectives with the project team.
• Prepare due diligence reports, environmental checklists, and project narratives.
• Oversee subconsultants and prepare high-quality land use entitlement applications.
• Coordinate responses to comments and advocate for project approvals.
• Represent the client at meetings and public hearings to secure approvals.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Public speaking

Technical writing

AI tooling adoption

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, urban design, or related field

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a Senior Planner (Land Development) in Frisco, TX to lead private land development projects, manage a team, and drive strategy from planning through approvals. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality entitlements and site plans.

The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in land development, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.