Director of Land Planning

Location: Smyrna
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Land Planning A prominent 50 year multi-disciplined Engineering, Surveying, Planning, and Landscape Architecture firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking to hire a Director of Land Planning. As the Director of Land Planning, you will lead and oversee all land planning activities within the civil engineering sector. The role includes managing land planning projects, guiding project teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high standards of quality and precision. The Director is essential in ensuring precision, accuracy, and quality, in land planning operations. Your leadership will contribute to the company’s success in delivering high-quality land planning services and maintaining its reputation as a leader in the civil engineering sector. If you’re a Land Planning expert looking for an exciting new opportunity and a chance to leave your mark within the engineering industry, let’s talk! Responsibilities: Project Oversight: Lead and manage land planning projects, ensuring accurate execution, efficiency, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Resource Allocation: Allocate resources effectively, including land planning teams, equipment, and technology, to optimize project success. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes and standards to maintain a high level of precision and quality in land planning practices. Regulatory compliance: Ensure all land planning projects adhere to land use regulations and standards, stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure compliance. Team Supervision: Lead and supervise land planning teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support for team members. Resource Management: Collaborate with other departments and project managers to ensure efficient resource utilization and the seamless integration of land planning services into overall projects. Client Engagement: Interact with clients to understand their land development needs, provide solutions, and ensure client satisfaction. Act as the primary contact for land planning projects. Vision and strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s strategic vision and objectives related to land planning. Preferred Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Land planning, Landscape architecture, or a related field. Professional Land Planner (PLP), or a Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Landscape Architect (RA), or adjacent discipline preferred. Proven experience in master land planning on a variety of scales including residential, commercial, municipal, parks, and mixed-use projects. Strong project management skills, technical knowledge, and attention to detail. Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, GIS, Land F/X, Microsoft Office. Benefits and Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, insurance coverage 401K-match PTO/Vacation/Holidays Strong investment into employees including Continuing Education and Mentorships ALL CONVERSATIONS ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL My Name is Thomas Ciresi and I fill positions for Engineering and Architecture Firms throughout the country, If you have any questions about the position, or wish to discuss any other available roles, call me at (605) 705-6677 or via email at Thomas.Ciresi@gogpac.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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