Principal Planner

4Creeks•San Luis Obispo, CA

14d•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Principal Planner Director Role within the Planning Group Job Location: Visalia or Clovis, California Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 9 hours / Friday: 4 hours Position Overview and Key Responsibilities: 4Creeks is seeking a Principal Planner to oversee and lead our dynamic Planning Group. This role has a few key areas of responsibility that would include: Leadership and Team Oversight Provide strategic direction and leadership to Municipal, Environmental, and Land Use/Entitlement departments within the Planning group. Lead monthly department meetings to discuss projects, deadlines, goals, and company updates. Monitor department and staff performance, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and quality standards are met. Manages financial aspects of the Planning Group, including budget preparation and funding allocation, utilization for departments (DLM), backlog, and profitability. Maintain profitability of 15% or greater annually. Identify and address process improvements to enhance workflow and overall performance. Mentor, coach, and support department managers and team leaders, maximizing their potential. Communicate organizational changes and initiatives to ensure transparency and buy-in from teams. Strategic Growth and Business Development Collaborate closely with senior leadership, to direct strategic planning to ensure growth and efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, government agencies, community groups, vendors, and industry stakeholders. Develop and implement plans that align with company objectives and drive business growth. Assist in planning specific growth across 4Creeks various geographic regions (San Luis Obispo, Clovis, Denver, CO) Assist in business development and proposal efforts for the planning group Technical Planning and Client Management Confident and well-versed in our 3 focus areas: Municipal, Entitlements, and Environmental Planning. In-depth knowledge and experience working with local government processes, zoning codes, land use regulations, community development, and ERIs (specifically CEQA and NEPA documentation). Serve as a resource for the clients/key relationships, ensuring they receive high quality planning services. Collaborates with internal departments to ensure consistency, efficiency, and providing high quality products and service

Requirements

The position requires a B.S. in Planning, Environmental Science, or related field.
Minimum of 10-15 years of experience and is AICP certified.
Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role.
Strong background in project management and technical planning.
In-depth knowledge and experience working with local government processes, zoning codes, land use regulations, community development, and ERIs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with planning software (e.g., GIS, AutoCAD, ArcGIS) and other data analysis tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff, elected officials, developers, and the public.
Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership to Municipal, Environmental, and Land Use/Entitlement departments within the Planning group.
Lead monthly department meetings to discuss projects, deadlines, goals, and company updates.
Monitor department and staff performance, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and quality standards are met.
Manages financial aspects of the Planning Group, including budget preparation and funding allocation, utilization for departments (DLM), backlog, and profitability.
Maintain profitability of 15% or greater annually.
Identify and address process improvements to enhance workflow and overall performance.
Mentor, coach, and support department managers and team leaders, maximizing their potential.
Communicate organizational changes and initiatives to ensure transparency and buy-in from teams.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership, to direct strategic planning to ensure growth and efficiency.
Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, government agencies, community groups, vendors, and industry stakeholders.
Develop and implement plans that align with company objectives and drive business growth.
Assist in planning specific growth across 4Creeks various geographic regions (San Luis Obispo, Clovis, Denver, CO)
Assist in business development and proposal efforts for the planning group
Confident and well-versed in our 3 focus areas: Municipal, Entitlements, and Environmental Planning.
In-depth knowledge and experience working with local government processes, zoning codes, land use regulations, community development, and ERIs (specifically CEQA and NEPA documentation).
Serve as a resource for the clients/key relationships, ensuring they receive high quality planning services.
Collaborates with internal departments to ensure consistency, efficiency, and providing high quality products and service