Director of Land Planning

The role

The Director of Land Planning will oversee the strategic direction, management, and execution of planning services in the Southwest Florida market. This leader will guide the planning team, cultivate client relationships, and drive business development efforts.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and mentor the planning team in the Bonita Springs office.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of planning projects from concept to entitlement to implementation.
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships across private developers, municipalities, and regional agencies.
• Guide the creation of master plans, land use plans, zoning/rezoning applications, and development strategies.
• Collaborate across internal studios including landscape architecture and urban design.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, and public boards.
• Support regional business development efforts through networking, proposal development, and partnership cultivation.
• Ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional planning experience.
• AICP certification.
• Deep knowledge of Southwest Florida planning, entitlement, and development processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams and foster a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client management skills.
• Experience preparing planning documents, conceptual designs, and regulatory applications.

Nice to have

• prior leadership or management experience
• Business development experience and a strong professional network in the region

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement

About the company

RVi advocates for nature, inspires creativity, tells captivating stories, and forges strong relationships to create places with staying power. They lead integrated teams to envision communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.