Forward Planner

Forward Planner | Northern California — Leading Home builder

A top-tier home builder seeks a Forward Planner to own entitlement and permitting for high-impact residential communities in Northern California. This role drives projects from vision to approvals—coordinating consultants, partnering with agencies, and keeping schedules and budgets on track.

• Lead land planning and development from entitlement through permit approvals
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• Manage external consultants for improvement plans, plats, landscaping, and dry utility designs
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• Interface with city, county, and regional agencies to secure timely approvals and maintain momentum.
• Maintain entitlement schedules and monitor development budgets
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• Administer consultant agreements and manage invoice approvals
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• Support Sales with lot exhibits, CC&Rs, disclosures
  , and other community documents.
• Partner with legal counsel on CC&Rs, HOA documents, and disclosure packages
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• Serve as the liaison between internal stakeholders and public agencies
  ; represent the company with professionalism and integrity.

• Associate degree required
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  Bachelor’s in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
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• 3–5+ years in forward planning, entitlement, or land development (production home builder or land developer preferred).
• Proven ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and utility plans
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• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project coordination tools.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• Professional presence, sound judgment, and the ability to lead through influence
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If you’re a planning professional who turns complex approvals into smooth deliveries, we’d love to connect.

This is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.