Planner II

McAdams•Raleigh, NC

11h

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 contributes to conceptual design, advance plans, construction documents, and related project efforts. Projects may include residential, commercial, mixed-use, public, institutional, and healthcare work. The role supports planning, entitlement, and design activities, collaborating with senior planners, landscape architects, engineers, architects, project managers, clients, stakeholders, and community members. Work primarily takes place in an office setting, with occasional site visits and participation in public meetings or workshops.

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.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills to support accurate, efficient, and high-quality project deliverables.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Strong 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 that integrate relevant data, analyses, and findings to assess project feasibility and regulatory compliance.
Assist with preparing and developing comprehensive plans aligned with local policies and community goals.
Research and gather demographic, environmental, and land use data and trends to inform planning decisions.
Conduct site visits and assessments of existing conditions, land use patterns, and environmental factors.
Coordinate with senior planners, landscape architects, engineers, and other professionals to support cohesive project development and the integration of planning principles.
Participate in community outreach, including public meetings and workshops, to gather stakeholder and resident input.
Perform statistical and development calculations when required, such as development summary data, density, and FAR.
Apply geometric knowledge to analyze spatial relationships and design layouts and to address planning challenges and land use optimization.
Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and other 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 the development and refinement of comprehensive site plans and layouts, balancing land use with environmental, social, and aesthetic considerations.
Conduct visual impact assessments of proposed developments and recommend design solutions to mitigate adverse impacts or meet municipal requirements.
Coordinate with architects, landscape architects, and engineers to integrate design across multidisciplinary projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.