Land Planner

WHY HILLPOINTE?

Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution.

Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm's investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity!

At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success.

Hillpointe is seeking a Land Planner to support our Pre-Development/Land Planning department. The ideal candidate is efficient, detail-oriented, and skilled in developing and maintaining workplace and vendor relationships.

• Conduct preliminary entitlement and zoning research in various markets and verify jurisdictional requirements to ensure compliance and proper zoning for all projects; obtain zoning verification letters from municipalities and external legal counsel.
• Prepare project impact fee summaries and other project-related fee summaries based on coordination with municipalities and other agencies as needed for the Development team's underwriting requirements.
• Identify potential project obstacles such as moratoriums and utility capacity issues.
• Administer and oversee the Pre-Development team's project checklist; review title exceptions against surveys, participate in civil engineering and other external consultant meetings and provide other necessary project management as required.
• Coordinate with Construction and Legal departments to prepare, record and manage all Notice of Commencements by obtaining records, preparing files, updating project checklist, and providing to lenders when requested.
• Consult with the Land Acquisition team during the Purchase Sale Agreement (PSA) negotiation process.
• Manage calendars and project schedules for the Pre-Development team.
• Work with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security.
• Ensure that deadlines are met and adapt to changing priorities.
• Create entitlement and permitting schedules based on coordination with municipalities and other agencies.
• Confirm and maintain the list of site entitlement and permitting approvals required for each development project.
• Assist with ordering and reviewing proposals/contracts from external consultants.
• Review project data with internal land team and external consultants, meet regularly to manage each project and maintain schedule.
• Assist Legal and Land Planning teams with review and management of project-related property agreements (easements, dedications, title exceptions, cost sharing, etc.), provide associated summaries.
• Attend project-related municipal meetings and hearings to ensure approval of entitlement and zoning applications.

• High School Diploma or GED;
  Planning/Engineering or related degree preferred.
• Two to Five years of experience in land planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to contribute positively as part of a team.

NOTE: This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Additional tasks or job functions that can be safely performed may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel. Additional flexibility is encouraged. The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.