Senior Planning Manager

Hillwood • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Hillwood Properties is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Manager to join our growing team at AllianceTexas in North Fort Worth . The Manager will support all aspects of the land development lifecycle, with a focus on entitlement, mixed-use planning, infrastructure planning, and execution. This individual will play a key role in guiding projects through municipal approvals, supporting acquisition due diligence, and coordinating across internal teams and consultants to deliver high-quality, well-executed commercial and industrial developments. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in land development, planning, or civil engineering, with a proven ability to manage complex processes, timelines, and stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service focus.
• Strong market orientation with a focus on project management and team leadership.
• Technical proficiency in, engineering, planning and site construction along with strong knowledge of financial, accounting, and regulatory law.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strategic, market-savvy thinker with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to foster respectful, professional relationships in an inclusive environment.
• Able to present both positive and challenging news professionally, commanding respect across teams.
• Independent, self-motivated, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Composed and even-tempered during business activities.
• Trusted relationship-builder with a reputation as someone others "want to do business with."
• Proficient in MS Office, Box, project management software, and Salesforce.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preference for fields in real estate, civil engineering, urban planning or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of land development & diligence experience, preferably for commercial/mixed-use and industrial development.
• Proven track record in ground-up development.
• Familiarity with municipal processes, including plan reviews and document processing.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing contractor and consultant proposals, agreements, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Entitlements & Planning Lead and support zoning, platting, Planned Development (PD) amendments, development agreements, and permitting processes.
• Coordinate with city staff, legal counsel, and internal teams to ensure timely approvals.
• Prepare and manage entitlement materials, schedules, and governing documents, including design guidelines and Covenants Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
• Support land and infrastructure planning efforts for new or existing mixed-use development areas which blend and balance various types of retail, office, and multifamily with unique open spaces and sense of place where appropriate and industrial uses.
• Lead consultants in preparation of master infrastructure budgets during early planning phases.
• Oversee site due diligence efforts including infrastructure, environmental, and title review.
• Manage third-party consultants conducting surveys, geotechnical, environmental, and utility assessments.
• Lead consultants in preparation and evaluation of property acquisition budgets for development.
• Compile findings into actionable summaries to support acquisition decisions.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets and schedules from planning through closeout for various infrastructure and amenity projects.
• Oversee consultant scopes, fees, and deliverables ensuring adherence to timelines and cost expectations.
• Prepare project status reports, budget updates, and internal presentations for executive teams.
• Support coordination during construction, including permitting, utility coordination, and final inspections.

What This Job Offers

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