Senior Planner - Land Development

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Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America. Since its founding in 1999, the company has offered integrated solutions, delivering speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for many of the world’s most notable brands.

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Core States Group is an industry powerhouse with 23 offices across the United States and Canada, driving innovation and improving everyday life in a variety of markets including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, and Zero‑Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Planner - Land Development to lead strategy, planning, and execution of private land development projects while managing a team. This role is central to our private‑sector operations.

You provide leadership by inspiring and empowering teams, drive innovation, and create efficiencies. You translate business strategies into actionable objectives, cultivate strong partnerships, and demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges. You align with our Core Values of Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, and Inclusion.

• Oversee corporate programs, including contract preparation, scheduling, project assignment, performance tracking, mentorship, and client liaison.
• Oversee complex projects requiring senior‑level experience, providing expertise in site planning, due diligence, land use entitlements, and construction permitting.
• Research and analyze regulatory standards and procedures for project proposals and collaborate with clients to resolve key issues.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop site plans that meet client objectives.
• Prepare accurate due diligence reports, environmental checklists, and project narratives with findings.
• Oversee subconsultant contracts and deliverables such as land survey, traffic, geotechnical, and environmental studies, and ensure timely preparation of high‑quality land use entitlement applications.
• Advocate for prompt review of application materials and coordinate responses to comments.
• Represent the client at meetings and public hearings to secure project approval.
• Oversee staff processing of ministerial construction permit applications.
• Use standard tracking tools, checklists, and file‑management systems to refine and improve materials and procedures.
• Review, process, and track invoicing for client accounts with the accounting department.
• Coordinate with the Director of Planning Services on staffing needs and assist with interviews upon request.

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, geography, urban design, or a closely related field.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in land development or a related field.
• Proficient knowledge of project management processes and land development principles.
• Proven track record of leading high‑performing teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving successful project outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload, resolve complex issues, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and public speaking skills.
• Experience in multiple sectors preferred (commercial, industrial, residential, energy, etc.).

You will work with a team of assistant planners and project planners.

This can be a hybrid position out of our Kent, WA;
Roseville, CA; or Bentonville, AR offices, or a remote role in CA or WA.

• Competitive wages and bonus programs.
• 401(k) match to help you invest in your future.
• Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefits.
• Generous PTO to maintain work‑life balance.
• Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half‑day Fridays in summer, and more.
• Four weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. Core States is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workplace and may consider candidates whose experience does not align perfectly with every listed qualification.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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