Senior Planner

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.

Shape Growing Communities in Tampa

At McAdams, we invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to lead high-impact entitlement and planning efforts across the Tampa metro and surrounding areas while working alongside a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to bring ideas to life from all phases of design, due diligence, planning entitlement and site development.

As a Senior Planner at McAdams, you'll play a key role in expanding our entitlement practice in a high-growth market: guiding projects, mentoring talent, and helping clients navigate complex challenges with confidence. Your work will directly impact how communities are designed, approved, and experienced.

Why McAdams

Joining McAdams isn't just a career move; it's an invitation to be part of something extraordinary. We're growing, and our people are a big part of that. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity, choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace where you're not just an employee—you're a vital piece of our success story.

We invest in leaders who want to build

• Opportunities to shape strategy and grow a practice
• Exposure to high-impact projects across multiple market sectors
• A united, team-first culture
• A platform for long-term career growth and leadership development

See what our teammates have to say about their experience at McAdams: https://youtu.be/XnX3G3m75uU?si=ijoQMf1E6E7dmayT

What You'll Do

• 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 the project design and development review process as applicable to the entitlement process.
• Draft proposals or contracts in accordance with project entitlement and construction schedules and fees.
• Prepare, review and approve project billing with the accounting/admin team and collect accounts receivable in accordance with company's 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, collaborate with staff and community partners, facilitate engagement meetings / events and prepare community engagement summaries.

What You'll Bring

• 15+ years of experience in planning or design fields
• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification
• Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited program in Urban Planning, City / Community / Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, or similar
• Strong knowledge of zoning, entitlement processes, and regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage teams, and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders
• Experience with project management, budgeting, and proposal development
• A collaborative mindset and a drive to grow both personally and as a leader

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to carry, lift, push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary

Ready To Lead With Us?

If you're ready to lead projects, mentor a team, and help shape the future of communities across Tampa, we'd love to connect.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.

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