Planner II

McAdams • Raleigh, NC

2d

About The Position

The Planner II produces due diligence reports, graphics, and submittal materials for projects across multiple markets. With minimal supervision, the Planner II provides entitlement support and helps project teams prepare conceptual designs, advance plans, construction documents, and other materials for residential, commercial, mixed-use, public, institutional, and healthcare projects.

The role involves planning research and analysis, site assessments, community engagement, entitlement applications, and development of site plans and layouts. The Planner II works with senior planners and multidisciplinary colleagues to support cohesive project development and apply planning principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture, City/Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in planning or design.
• Proficiency with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, internet applications, and/or Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong drive for personal growth and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to support accurate, efficient, and high-quality project deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Exceptional oral communication and interpersonal skills to present materials to clients, development teams, stakeholders, the general public, and municipal boards and committees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare due diligence reports integrating relevant data, analyses, and findings to assess project feasibility and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in developing comprehensive plans aligned with local policies and community goals.
• Research and gather demographic, environmental, and land-use data to inform planning and decision-making.
• Conduct site visits and assessments of existing conditions, land-use patterns, and environmental factors.
• Collaborate with senior planners, landscape architects, engineers, and other professionals on project development and planning integration.
• Participate in community outreach, including public meetings and workshops, to gather stakeholder and resident input.
• Perform statistical and development calculations when required, including development summary data, density, and floor-area ratio (FAR).
• Apply geometric knowledge to analyze spatial relationships and design layouts and address planning challenges.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and planning documents.
• Research and analyze zoning regulations, land-use policies, and permitting processes to support project entitlements and approvals.
• Support preparation of entitlement applications, including zoning amendments, conditional use permits, and variances, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintain records and track entitlement application progress, providing updates to senior planners and project managers.
• Support development and refinement of comprehensive site plans and layouts that balance land use with environmental, social, and aesthetic considerations.
• Conduct visual impact assessments and recommend design solutions to mitigate adverse impacts or align proposals with municipal requirements.
• Work with architects, landscape architects, and engineers to integrate designs across multidisciplinary projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level