Director of Land Planning
RVi Planning + Landscape ArchitectureBonita Springs, Florida, United States · Posted 18 days agoDescription
Who We Are
At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.
The Director of Land Planning will oversee the strategic direction, management, and execution of planning services in the Southwest Florida market from our Bonita Springs office. This leader will guide the planning team, cultivate strong client relationships, and drive business development efforts to expand RVi’s presence across the region. The ideal candidate is an experienced planner with a strong understanding of entitlement processes, client management, community engagement, land development trends, and design-driven problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor the planning team in the Bonita Springs office.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of planning projects—from concept to entitlement to implementation.
- Develop and maintain trusted client relationships across private developers, municipalities, and regional agencies.
- Guide the creation of master plans, land use plans, zoning/rezoning applications, and development strategies.
- Collaborate across internal studios including landscape architecture and urban design.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, and public boards.
- Support regional business development efforts through networking, proposal development, and partnership cultivation.
- Ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field.
- 10+ years of professional planning experience; prior leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
- AICP certification.
- Deep knowledge of Southwest Florida planning, entitlement, and development processes.
- Proven ability to lead teams and foster a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Strong communication, presentation, and client management skills.
- Experience preparing planning documents, conceptual designs, and regulatory applications.
Business development experience and a strong professional network in the region a plus.
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RVi Benefits
To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
Wellness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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