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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 .
3–5+ years
in forward planning, entitlement, or land development (production homebuilder or land developer ).
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.
Company DescriptionSBR is an award-winning Northern California recruiting agency experienced in placing talent for, direct hire builder positions. What makes us unique is our ability to help our clients achieve their objectives for growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through innovative, cost-effective Builder staffing and consulting solutions.
If you are looking for top Builder talent to join your team then let’s talk.Company DescriptionSBR is an award-winning Northern California recruiting agency experienced in placing talent for, direct hire builder positions. What makes us unique is our ability to help our clients achieve their objectives for growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through innovative, cost-effective Builder staffing and consulting solutions.\r\n\r\nIf you are looking for top Builder talent to join your team then let’s talk.
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 .
3–5+ years
in forward planning, entitlement, or land development (production homebuilder or land developer ).
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.
Company DescriptionSBR is an award-winning Northern California recruiting agency experienced in placing talent for, direct hire builder positions. What makes us unique is our ability to help our clients achieve their objectives for growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through innovative, cost-effective Builder staffing and consulting solutions.
If you are looking for top Builder talent to join your team then let’s talk.Company DescriptionSBR is an award-winning Northern California recruiting agency experienced in placing talent for, direct hire builder positions. What makes us unique is our ability to help our clients achieve their objectives for growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through innovative, cost-effective Builder staffing and consulting solutions.\r\n\r\nIf you are looking for top Builder talent to join your team then let’s talk.