Senior Planning Manager

Hillwood Commons
9800 Hillwood Parkway
Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76177, USA

Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor, and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. Hillwood was founded in 1988 by Ross Perot, Jr. in association with the Alliance Texas project – an award winning 27,000-acre master‑planned, mixed‑use development and global logistics hub. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world’s leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long‑term value to our customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

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Position Summary:

Hillwood Properties is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Manager to join our growing team at Alliance Texas in North Fort Worth
. The Manager will support all aspects of the land development lifecycle, with a focus on entitlement, mixed‑use planning, infrastructure planning, and execution. This individual will play a key role in guiding projects through municipal approvals, supporting acquisition due diligence, and coordinating across internal teams and consultants to deliver high‑quality, well‑executed commercial and industrial developments. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in land development, planning, or civil engineering, with a proven ability to manage complex processes, timelines, and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities:

Entitlements & Planning

• Lead and support zoning, platting, Planned Development (PD) amendments, development agreements, and permitting processes.
• Coordinate with city staff, legal counsel, and internal teams to ensure timely approvals.
• Prepare and manage entitlement materials, schedules, and governing documents, including design guidelines and Covenants Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
• Support land and infrastructure planning efforts for new or existing mixed‑use development areas which blend and balance various types of retail, office, and multifamily with unique open spaces and sense of place where appropriate and industrial uses.
• Lead consultants in preparation of master infrastructure budgets during early planning phases.
• Oversee site due diligence efforts including infrastructure, environmental, and title review.
• Manage third‑party consultants conducting surveys, geotechnical, environmental, and utility assessments.
• Lead consultants in preparation and evaluation of property acquisition budgets for development.
• Compile findings into actionable summaries to support acquisition decisions.

Project Management & Execution

• Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets and schedules from planning through closeout for various infrastructure and amenity projects.
• Oversee consultant scopes, fees, and deliverables ensuring adherence to timelines and cost expectations.
• Prepare project status reports, budget updates, and internal presentations for executive teams.
• Support coordination during construction, including permitting, utility coordination, and final inspections.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and customer service focus.
• Strong market orientation with a focus on project management and team leadership.
• Technical proficiency in engineering, planning and site construction along with strong knowledge of financial, accounting, and regulatory law.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strategic, market‑savvy thinker with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to foster respectful, professional relationships in an inclusive environment.
• Able to present both positive and challenging news professionally, commanding respect across teams.
• Independent, self‑motivated, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Composed and even‑tempered during business activities.
• Trusted relationship‑builder with a reputation as someone others "want to do business with."
• Proficient in MS Office, Box, project management software, and Salesforce.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preference for fields in real estate, civil engineering, urban planning or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of land…