Senior Planning Manager

Do you have a passion for large-scale real estate development? As a Senior Planning Manager at Weyerhaeuser, you will lead the entitlement, permitting and execution of land development projects while serving as the primary contact to local governments and other approval agencies. You will work collaboratively on complex issues with many different internal and external stakeholders (development partners, consultants, local government staff, local elected officials, neighboring property owners, etc.). This is an exciting role for someone who is highly motivated, intellectually curious, dynamic and flexible. The role will report to the Senior Director of Development. This position will be based at our Charleston, SC, (Summerville) office and will require domestic travel up to 20% (primarily in the Southeastern US). Key Functions * Manage multiple complex development projects in various stages, ranging from conceptual land use plans and entitlement through final permitting Identify and evaluate potential solutions to complex planning issues such as public land use policy, community design, transportation planning, utilities and infrastructure, impact identification and mitigation, etc. * Oversee selection, management and contracting of outside consultants to ensure timely, cost effective and best practice service * Build and maintain successful relationships and communications with other Weyerhaeuser business units (Timberlands, Real Estate, Legal, Finance, etc.) * Establish close working relationships within local community leaders and city/county/state approval agencies * Manage project scheduling, budgeting and reporting * Provide financial reviews and updates, and accounting forecasts for entitlement/development projects * Conduct feasibility analyses, analyzing potential projects from the perspectives of mission-fit, financial feasibility and risk * Bachelor's degree (or higher) Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning or related subject; Master's degree preferred * At least fifteen years' experience with large scale real estate projects including at least ten years leading the entitlement and initial execution * Results oriented, highly organized, able to efficiently manage several diverse projects at same time to meet competing deadlines * Decision-making skills based on sound economic analysis * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent project management skills and is a creative problem-solver with well-developed negotiation skills * Personal qualities demonstrate the ability to act with urgency, be accountable, collaborative and willingness to be courageous * Professional presence and demeanor to work with all levels in the organization with ability to influence outcomes that drive positive change across the enterprise. * Existing positive relationships with stakeholders and community leaders in the Charleston, SC, market. * Ability to build and cultivate strong and positive relationships with internal and additional external stakeholders. * Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook * Commitment to Weyerhaeuser Values: Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion What We Offer: Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $144,790-$217,185 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 25% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay. Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees. About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.