Senior Planner – Remote Land Development

Bowman; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and $ +

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off, sick leave, holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Discretionary bonuses and performance‑

EAP, wellness initiatives, and staff/

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Planner III to join our team remotely. The role focuses on planning for residential, commercial and public land development, working with senior staff to deliver conceptual plans, site feasibility studies, and permit submittals.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field, 5+ years of planning experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. AICP/ALA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering or related field required.
• Five or more years of planning or land development experience.
• AICP or ALA certification and licensed registered professional or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, or ArcGIS is strongly preferred.
• Experience reading construction plans.
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual plans and land planning for various projects.
• Prepare site feasibility studies and reports.
• Prepare submittal documents to obtain permits and approvals, including formal site plans and plans of development.
• Research, analyze, compile and display data for problem solving planning issues.
• Research zoning codes and agency requirements to determine how to apply design considerations.
• Compile and assimilate reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability and future reference such as impact studies, population data and analysis, maps, and diagrams.
• Prepare graphic presentations, exhibits and other materials for public meetings.
• Develop constraints map for assessment.
• Perform site plan reviews for compliance with local and state criteria, specific project documentation such as addresses, surveys, setbacks, easements, alleys, and rights of way.
• Research landowner and third-party information, restrictions and agreements, anchor and tenant planning requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Data analysis

Marketing/BD mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning/landscape architecture/civil engineering or related field

AICP or ALA certification

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Planner III to join our team remotely. The role focuses on planning for residential, commercial and public land development, working with senior staff to deliver conceptual plans, site feasibility studies, and permit submittals.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field, 5+ years of planning experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. AICP/ALA certification is preferred.