Strategic Planning Director — Growth & Entitlements Lead

Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc.; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Licensing assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. (Coastal) is seeking an experienced Planning Director to lead and grow its Planning/CRA practice within a multi-disciplinary firm serving west-central Florida.

This role focuses on Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, and Sumter Counties, coordinating with engineering teams to deliver integrated planning, zoning, and entitlement solutions for private clients and government partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in planning with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Experience with Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, and Sumter land development regulations.
• Proven track record guiding entitlement and zoning processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and public presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Planning/CRA practice with hands‑on leadership.
• Direct entitlement, zoning, and comprehensive plan amendments.
• Draft planning narratives, staff reports, redlines, and hearing materials.
• Liaise with County and municipal Planning Departments and officials.
• Represent Coastal at Planning & Zoning hearings and BOCC meetings.
• Maintain client relationships from conceptual planning through approval.
• Conduct feasibility studies, due diligence, and site planning analysis.
• Advise President and GM on planning strategy and growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Urban Planning degree

Job description

Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. (Coastal) is seeking an experienced Planning Director to lead and grow its Planning/CRA practice within a multi-disciplinary firm serving west-central Florida.

This role focuses on Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, and Sumter Counties, coordinating with engineering teams to deliver integrated planning, zoning, and entitlement solutions for private clients and government partners.