McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different.

We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people. Position Overview The Senior Planner is an experienced, certified planning professional responsible for helping to strengthen and grow the entitlement group. This person will collaborate with clients and internal teams to lead projects through all phases of design, due diligence, planning, entitlement and site development.

Responsibilities

will include proposal writing, budget management, staff development and managing client relationships. This person and their team will provide valuable entitlement guidance to internal project teams in all market sectors as well as directly to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and submission of entitlement applications, including zoning amendments, conditional use permits, and variances, ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurate and complete Successfully manage planning or entitlement projects through the review process; respond to comments, clearly communicate issues and potential solutions to clients, and obtain project / staff / council approval according to the client's schedule Implement and uphold rigorous quality control measures throughout the planning process by reviewing project deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to regulatory standards Assist Project Manager with or independently lead the project team with the review and input of project design and development review process as applicable to the entitlement process Assist Project Manager with scoping projects and development of tasks on proposals or change orders Track project progress, timelines, and budgets, providing regular updates to project managers and stakeholders, and identifying any potential risks or challenges that may impact project outcomes Draft proposals or contracts in accordance with project entitlement and construction schedules and fees Foster effective partnerships with corporate services including Accounting, Admin Services, and HR among others, to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency Prepare, review and approve project billing with accounting/admin team and collect accounts receivable in accordance with company collection policy Maintain client relationships from initial meeting through final deliverable to ensure client satisfaction, including monitoring of the Firm's interactions throughout project duration Actively participate in business development initiatives by identifying and pursuing potential project leads, while collaborating with the client management team to effectively relay insights and strategic opportunities that align with organizational goals and client needs Develop community engagement plans and supporting materials / graphics, collaborates with staff and community partners, facilitates engagement meetings / events and prepares community engagement summaries Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planning staff, fostering their professional development and ensuring the application of best practices in planning processes Perform other duties as assigned Skills + Experience Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture, City/Community /Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or related field required Must possess RLA or AICP licensure 5 – 8 years’ experience in planning or design required Display advanced oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate advanced knowledge of regulatory

Requirements

and planning standards Excellent communication, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills Self-starter with strong drive fo