Senior Planner, Land Development — Lead Projects Remote

Core States Group; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus programs

401(k) with match

Health benefits

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking an experienced Senior Planner (Land Development) to drive strategy, planning, and execution of private land development projects and to lead a team. This role offers a hybrid work setup with opportunities to work from multiple offices and remote Idaho arrangements.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of seven years in land development, strong project management and leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage client relationships across sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning or closely related field; seven+ years of land development experience; proficient knowledge of project management processes and land development principles; proven track record leading high-performing teams; ability to manage diverse workloads and meet deadlines; strong written and verbal communication; experience across multiple sectors (commercial, industrial, residential, energy).

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs: contracts, scheduling, project assignment, performance tracking, mentorship, client liaison.
• Lead complex land development projects with senior-level expertise in site planning, due diligence, entitlements, and permitting.
• Research regulatory standards and coordinate with clients to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with project team to develop site plans meeting client objectives.
• Prepare due diligence reports, environmental checklists, and project narratives.
• Manage subconsultants and prepare comprehensive applications for entitlements.
• Coordinate timely responses to comments and advocate for project approvals.
• Represent client at meetings and hearings to support approvals.
• Oversee staff processing of ministerial construction permit applications.
• Collaborate on process improvements and document management practices.
• Review invoicing with accounting and coordinate staffing with Director of Planning Services.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning

Job description

Core States Group is seeking an experienced Senior Planner (Land Development) to drive strategy, planning, and execution of private land development projects and to lead a team. This role offers a hybrid work setup with opportunities to work from multiple offices and remote Idaho arrangements.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of seven years in land development, strong project management and leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage client relationships across sectors.