Land Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Acts as a specialist and investigator concerning land use and design, while working together with developers, government officials, and other interested parties to make decisions regarding project site plans. The Land Planner’s decisions are informed by existing regulations, and have an impact on economic and environmental levels.

FOCUS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has overall land development responsibility for a variety of projects and project teams, including client contact, civil engineering, municipal and preliminary Landscape Architecture coordination.
• Develops scope of work with Partner and Project Manager.
• Provides preliminary programming for development of the site.
• Researches land development code and municipal regulations; understands jurisdictional programs and processes. 
• Meets with Zoning and Municipal Officials and is able to discuss code related issues.
• Prepares schematic building plans to determine site organization.
• Coordinates parking requirements and unit mix with Owner, Project Manager and Civil Engineer.
• Develops strategies for unique site conditions - existing trees, wetlands, brownfield, urban infill, etc.

SKILLS

• Effectively communicates with staff and others.
• Experience and understanding of various building concepts and design.
• Knowledge of urban spatial structure or physical design, and the way in which cities and communities work.
• Ability to analyze demographic information to discern trends in population, transportation, employment, and health.
• Knowledge of place-making and project evaluation.
• Ability to work with the public and articulate planning issues to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to envision alternatives to the physical and social environments in which we live.
• Ability to present a concept with professional quality graphics.

NOTEWORTHY BEHAVIORS

• Creative, Perceptive, and Adaptable
• Shows Empathy
• Conscientious and Pragmatic
• Ability to interact and communicate well with a variety of people

This job requires connecting with people in a personable, friendly manner while showing careful attention to the final environment being created through the product design. The use of persuasive communication skills to collaborate well with others in the work process is an important aspect of the job. A sense of urgency is needed, combined with getting work done in complete, accurate detail and in accordance with company standards and policies. Various site development standards are put into place by this position, and inform the architecture of the end product. Therefore, a holistic approach to site plan design and planning is essential to yield the best environment for the end user. A perceptive and pragmatic approach to selling ideas to others, while being conscious of the various project needs are vital aspects of this position.