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Westwood Professional Services · 2 days ago

Graduate Land Planner

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Land Planner to join their team in Ft. Worth, TX. The role involves collaborating with a team of professionals to produce plans and technical documents related to land planning, while developing skills in regulatory code interpretation and design solutions.

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Responsibilities

Work with the senior certified planner to build increasing skills to review and interpret regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans
Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities, constraints, and layout options for development
Work with the senior certified planner to build increasing skills to prepare due diligence analysis, land development concepts, master development plans, and graphic illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats
Work with senior certified planners to develop and refine design solutions
Use in depth knowledge of land planning theory and concepts in preparing land development concepts and master development plans
Increasing responsibility to participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies
Assist in editing technical plans, details, and specifications
Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase
Use in depth knowledge of entitlement procedures and required regulatory approvals
Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the Planning service
Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Project geographic focus to be mainly in the South region through local office markets but supported by national Planning service team and expertise

Qualification

AutoCADGeographic Information System (GIS)Sketch-up3DS MaxAdobe Creative SuiteFreehand illustrationWillingness to learnHandle multiple prioritiesAICP certificationLEED credentialENVISION credentialWritten communicationOral communicationPositive attitudeWork ethic

Required

Four-year degree in Planning or related field
0-3 years of professional experience (Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of experience)
Computer skills including AutoCAD, Sketch-up, 3DS Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design), Microsoft Word, MS Excel, and Geographic Information System (GIS)
Strong freehand illustration and computer rendering skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic
Handle multiple priorities well
Portfolio or work samples may be required if considered for an interview

Preferred

Working toward or desire to gain certification for American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Working toward or gained sustainability credential (LEED and/or ENVISION)

Company

Westwood Professional Services

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Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.

H1B Sponsorship

Westwood Professional Services has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (10)
2021 (12)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$13.51M
2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M

Leadership Team

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Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
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Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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