Land Planner

Reynolds Lake Oconee•Greensboro, GA

About The Position

The Land Planner role will assist in shaping the Reynolds Lake Oconee campus. This position is responsible for analyzing and evaluation land use for Reynolds Lake Oconee’s master plan. Additionally, this role will assist the Director of Planning and Senior Planner in all aspects of land and site planning projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture.
Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in master planning, site planning, subdivision design, and construction documentation.
High proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, experience in AutoCAD Civil3D is preferred.
Actively growing in professional skills and knowledge in preparation for state licensing exams.
Ability to produce layout and grading plans for permitting and construction purposes.
Demonstrated ability to grade projects on hilly terrain.
Understanding of road layout and design.
Sense of urgency and ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
Drive to fulfill deadlines.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to think creatively.
Effective time management skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to adjust to changing situations.
Physical ability to field review undeveloped property.

Nice To Haves

experience in AutoCAD Civil3D is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts site observations and makes recommendations to Development Manager for field adjustments that may be needed for a complete quality project.
Assists Development Manager in the interpretation of design intent and project plans / specifications.
Responsible for the technical credibility and quality of designed projects.
Maintains clear and detailed correspondence and design documentation for all assigned projects.
Assists in any or all aspects of programming, design, construction documents, cost estimating, budgeting, and construction observation for assigned projects.
Prepare concept plans and master plans.
Assists in development of long-range master plans.
Assists in maintaining a master plan and documentation of the project development.
Assists in preparing zoning documentation and submittals.
Prepares due diligence, capacity studies for potential property acquisitions.
Assists in preparation of concept plans and preliminary grading for subdivisions.
Coordinates with surveyors the preliminary field staking of design.
Assists in preparation of preliminary plats, development summaries, and county preliminary plat submittals.
Assists in the preparation of site development constructions documents.
Assists in preparation of project cost estimates and budgets.
Assists in preparation of site plans and construction documentation for site development projects. Plans include layout, grading, landscaping, details, and erosion control.
Assists in preparation of project cost estimates and budgets.
Obtains for assigned projects necessary permits, approvals, and variances from local, state, and federal planning, environmental, and regulatory governmental agencies.
Develop strong, lasting relationships with permitting authorities.
Coordinates zoning amendments and subdivision plats with local agencies.
Gathers field data via G.P.S., compile information for database, and retrieve information as needed.
Coordinates with other departments (Development, Construction, Sales, etc…) in interpretation of design intent, review of field staking and adjustments, and other onsite investigations needed for design and implementation as needed.
Assists in the development of technical and filing standards and maintains files and documents in accordance with the established standards.
Responsible for managing time and resources to complete assigned projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Maintains files and documents in accordance with the established standards.