Land Planner III; Senior Planner​/Plat Coordinator

Land Planner III (Senior Planner) /Plat Coordinator

Location:

Houston, TX

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Company: CIVRA Group

CIVRA Group is a Texas-based land development and engineering firm specializing in residential subdivisions, master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, and commercial projects. We work with private developers, builders, municipalities, and utility districts to deliver efficient, innovative development solutions across the state. We are seeking an experienced Land Planner III to lead project planning and entitlement efforts throughout Texas. The ideal candidate understands the unique regulatory landscape of Texas—fast-growing cities, ETJ processes, MUDs, thoroughfare planning, and rapid municipal review cycles.

The Land Planner III plays a senior role in project strategy, site planning, land use analysis, and entitlement management. This person will guide projects from early feasibility through zoning, platting, and development approvals.

• Lead conceptual site planning, land use planning, and preliminary layout for residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and master-planned developments.
• Prepare and oversee planning documents such as zoning exhibits, concept plans, preliminary plats, final plats, development plans, PUDs/PDs, and land studies.
• Manage entitlement processes with Texas municipalities and counties, including zoning cases, platting, development agreements, annexation, and ETJ coordination.
• Coordinate with internal civil engineering teams to ensure site layouts align with drainage, utilities, roadway design, and Texas development codes.
• Work directly with city staff, county officials, utility districts (including MUDs, WCIDs, SUDs), and development review committees.
• Present projects at planning & zoning commissions, city councils, and community stakeholder meetings across Texas jurisdictions.
• Interpret local development codes, thoroughfare plans, comprehensive plans, subdivision regulations, and utility district requirements.
• Conduct due diligence and feasibility assessments considering floodplain (FEMA/LOMR), TxDOT access, utility capacity, environmental constraints, and market conditions.
• Mentor junior planners and designers; support quality control for graphics, narratives, and submittal packages.
• Assist with business development through proposals, scoping, and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of professional planning or land development experience, with at least 3 years in Texas strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Texas zoning, platting, and entitlement processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design/planning software.
• Strong understanding of Texas land use frameworks including ETJs, MUDs/WCIDs/SUDs, comprehensive plans, and thoroughfare plans.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Experience presenting to public boards (P&Z, City Council, County Commissioners Court).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• AICP, RLA, or certification in progress (preferred but not required).

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• PTO, holidays, and flexible work options
• Professional licensing support (AICP, RLA, etc.)
• A collaborative team with deep Texas Planning + Engineering expertise
• Opportunities to work on high-impact Texas developments—from fast-growth suburban communities to large-scale master plans