Urban Planner - Project Manager

Join Our Growing Team at JMorton

JMorton Planning & Landscape Architecture is seeking a motivated and experienced Land Planner / Project Manager to join our collaborative and fast-paced team.

This position is ideal for a professional who enjoys managing complex projects, working with clients and government agencies, and contributing to meaningful projects throughout Palm Beach County and surrounding areas.

At JMorton, we combine small-firm personal attention with large-firm capabilities, providing strategic land planning, zoning expertise, and thoughtful design solutions for both public and private sector clients.

Position Overview

The Land Planner / Project Manager participates in all aspects of the entitlement and development review process while maintaining project schedules, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with both municipal/public sector clients and private developer clients, including navigating municipal review processes and presenting projects before public officials, elected officials, review boards, and neighborhood groups.

This role requires strong technical writing, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Research land development regulations, comprehensive plans, and zoning codes
• Prepare applications for various land use and development approvals
• Write and edit technical reports, including:

o Justification Statements

o  Comprehensive Plan Amendments

o  Text Amendments

o  Due diligence and zoning analysis reports

• Coordinate and manage project schedules and deadlines
• Develop presentation materials for:

o  Public hearings

o  Neighborhood meetings

o  Client presentations

• Attend morning and/or evening meetings with:

o  Clients

o  County and municipal staff

o  Consultants

o  Project teams

• Coordinate municipal review comments and approval processes
• Work with both public sector and private development clients
• Ensure plans and documents meet applicable land use and zoning requirements
• Assist with presentations and representation before public officials, elected officials, and review boards
• Maintain organized project files, schedules, meeting notes, and communication records
• Participate in company events and ongoing professional development
• Identify and proactively address comments or outstanding obstacles to maintain project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field
• Approximately 3–6 years of planning experience working under a Project Manager, Director, or similar leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret land development regulations and zoning codes
• Experience with entitlement and municipal review processes
• Familiarity with Palm Beach County and surrounding municipalities preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop and/or Bluebeam experience is a plus

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional and dependable
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Embrace Technology
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Comfortable interacting with clients, consultants, and government staff
• Interested in long-term professional growth and leadership development
• Embraces technology and innovation

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

No phone calls please.

Candidates only — no recruiters.