Manager- Planning jobs in the United States

As a Planning Project Manager in the Austin office, you will be involved in all aspects of the Land Planning Process. Skillsets related to design, land entitlement, client management and project management; including the preparation and processing of complex land use petitions for private sector clientele, the preparation and processing of a variety of planning studies, due diligence analysis; building and maintaining client and local municipal agency relationships; participating in or leading a variety of presentations required for successful client and project approvals.  RVi is a highly collaborative and supportive environment.  As such you will also be involved in maintaining and promoting the office culture, developing, and maintaining inter-studio collaboration with the landscape architecture team, and mentoring planning staff.  

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in residential master planning and community design.  With a preference for experience in the central Texas market.
• A well-developed understanding of placemaking, community design, residential lotting and the entitlement process. Understanding of site grading and sustainable practices is a plus.
• The ability to: prepare planning documents and submittals, conduct independent research, and support of multiple projects.
• Successful project management skills including: project work planning and scheduling; managing budgets, staff and sub-consultants.
• Command of technology including: AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, and digital rendering programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including writing and presentations.

Bonus skills

• Understanding of Civil 3- or other site development programs
• LEED or SITES certification
• Landscape Architecture experience or interest
• Drone pilot/ability to prepare drone footage 
• GIS/ESRI capabilities