Associate Real Estate Planner

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Real Estate Planner will work with their direct manager and other key stakeholders from Nevada Operations (NVO) and Government Affairs to support and manage large and small-scale construction projects, focusing closely on phase management, compliance, and contract oversight. This position will be asked to define project requirements, budgets, and timelines of new infrastructure.  In addition to construction projects, this role will be involved with maintenance project designs and planning, as well as other tasks as assigned by the management team.

This is a regular, full-time role, located in Gerlach or Reno, Nevada.

  The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on 6/10/26.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Construction Management

• This role owns the end-to-end execution of real estate projects, primarily focusing on infrastructure and capital improvements.
• Project Lifecycle Support: Assists in the oversight of real estate projects by monitoring timelines, budgets, and administrative requirements from inception to completion.
• Technical Coordination: Leads the request for proposal (RFP)/bid process, manages project timelines with external professionals for the delivery of construction drawings and permit application packages, and identifies value engineering opportunities to optimize costs.
• Problem Solving: Acts as a liaison for contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve logistical conflicts, make adjustments to plans, and ensures successful project execution.

Land Use Planning, Permitting, & Compliance

• A critical function of this role is navigating the regulatory landscape of Washoe County and Nevada.
• Regulatory Advocacy: Works with Government Affairs to advocate for the project's needs and requirements with regulatory agencies and officials.
• Compliance Strategy: Researches and monitors local land use regulations and environmental requirements to ensure maintenance and development projects remain compliant.
• Planning Support: Contributes to the development of land use strategies and facilitates necessary documentation for regulatory filings as required.

Administrative Process Management

• Process Optimization: Utilizes tools like Asana to track timelines and develops best practices to improve the team’s efficiency.
• Analysis & Reporting: Conducts research and prepares statistical reports that support departmental decision making.
• Relationship Management: Maintains positive working relationships with internal teams and external agency staff, and facilitates after-action reviews to capture lessons learned.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and act in accordance with Burning Man’s staff policies.
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in all work tasks.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Knowledge sharing – Helps acculturate and educate junior staff in Burning Man culture and business processes.
• Learning – Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Experience (3+ years) with permitting, planning, and/or construction management.
• Experience (1+ years) with rural construction development.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret zoning documents, permits, and applications.
• Knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and materials.
• Knowledge of regulations, building codes, and safety standards
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Reside in the Reno area or Gerlach, NV
• Travel to properties in the Gerlach area periodically for work - at least 10%/as needed

Preferred

• Experience (1+ years) with Washoe County and/or Nevada State agencies, such as NDEP.
• It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.
• Experience working in remote wilderness and/or rural desert communities.
• Any certifications relating to real estate development.

Note: If you have gained the necessary experience to succeed in this role and have acquired this experience in other ways, we encourage you to apply and share all relevant experience in your application.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We are certain that working for Burning Man Project is unlike any other job on the planet! In addition to the unique opportunity to participate and contribute to our global community and culture within a creative, fun, and inspiring work environment, we’re also thrilled to provide the following:

Compensation: 

Individual compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including prior experience and geographical location. The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000 annually.

Additional Benefits:

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and dependents.

• Long term disability and life insurance.

• 401k retirement plan with voluntary employee contribution.

• Accrued vacation and sick time: Up to 10 days vacation per 12 months on assignment.

• Additional annual paid time off in accordance with policy guidelines; 7 paid holidays annually, in addition to paid office closure during December 24th - January 1st.

• Paid parental and bonding leave.

• Communications benefits for remote employees; reimbursement of up to $120/month for home office internet and phone expenses.

• Commuter benefit program.

• Mental health support, life coaching, financial and legal consultation services through our employee assistance program.

• Professional development fund along with unique leadership and learning opportunities. 

• Equipment and tools necessary to succeed in a remote friendly workplace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Off-playa: Work is primarily sedentary in nature; no special demands are required.
• On-playa: Work is primarily sedentary but will also include the need to find and meet with department representatives who may not be in the vicinity therefore, this could include walking or using some form of transportation.  Some of the work will be in outside weather conditions and exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as possible extremes in temperature.

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
• Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.