Graduate Land Planner

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Land Planner to join our team. The position will work in a collaborative and integrated team of professionals that include landscape architects, civil engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental scientists, and transportation engineers. The primary responsibilities for the Certified Planner include plan production and technical document creation for PLA service deliverables related to land planning, client and city review and coordination through entitlement and permit process, and cross selling and business development for PLA services. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

Knowledge and insight of the PLA service consulting business.
Certification through the America Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and preferred sustainability credential (LEED and/or ENVISION).
Four year degree in Planning or related field
Excellent technical and project production skills.
Effective written and verbal communication is necessary and independent judgement is essential.
Handle multiple priorities well.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities, constraints, and layout options for development.
Prepare due diligence analysis, land development concepts, master development plans, and graphic illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats.
Work with senior certified planners to develop and refine design solutions.
Use in depth knowledge of land planning theory and concepts in preparing land development concepts and master development plans.
Participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.
Assist in editing technical plans, details, and specifications.
Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
Use in depth knowledge of entitlement procedures and required regulatory approvals.
Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware and equipment. Drive value based on innovation.
Initiate and seek out project proposal efforts and cross selling opportunities, including scope and fee, for PLA service projects with local market leaders.
Participate in Westwood’s wellness and safety program and ensure the practices are being implemented within the PLA service group.
Support market-based and/or service-based business development in the office by providing technical expertise, PLA revenue generation, and client development.