Planning Manager Redevelopment

Overview

The Redevelopment Department is a catalyst for transformative, city-led reinvestment and redevelopment initiatives, shaping the future in alignment with bold, long-term growth objectives. As a visionary leader, the Redevelopment Planning Manager designs and executes dynamic redevelopment strategies, leveraging data-driven insights and adaptive planning to drive sustainable progress. This position builds and maintains professional relationships with all stakeholders to ensure collaborative, high-impact outcomes that redefine the City’s landscape.

Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Planning Managers a starting salary of $87,484 – $100,609 depending on your qualifications and experience.

We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including:
City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP.

About the City Mission

WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values

We follow the BLAZE Values. Bold, Loyal, Adaptable, Zealous, and Empowered guide our culture to foster passion, accountability, and excellence in public service.

We are Trail

BLAZErs!

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides high-quality, affordable services to meet residents’ needs. Our Citizen Satisfaction Survey shows strong resident support as we continue to work toward a better future for our community and the world.

We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Ask yourself:
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of teamwork? If so, please consider applying for the Redevelopment Planning Manager position today!

• Lead and execute citywide and neighborhood-specific redevelopment planning initiatives, aligning with the City’s Land Use Plan and overarching redevelopment strategy.
• Drive high-impact strategic projects, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously with agility and vision.
• Develop and spearhead community engagement and education campaigns to build momentum for redevelopment…