Job Details

Forward Planner | Northern California - Leading Homebuilder
Entitlements & Permitting | Agency Coordination | Consultant Management

A top-tier homebuilder 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years in forward planning, entitlement, or land development (production homebuilder or land developer preferred).
• Proven ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and utility plans.
• 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.

If you're a planning professional who turns complex approvals into smooth deliveries, we'd love to connect.