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Planning & Development Manager

Johnson Engineering, LLC. An Apex Company
Naples, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Johnson Engineering, an Apex Company.

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Your Responsibilities a Planning Development Manager

  • Develop an annual revenue goal and implement plan to achieve this target. Maintain a persistent internal Business Development communication process. Maintain contact with clients and vendors by meeting regularly with key clients to discuss current projects, correlates all pertinent information, resolves conflict, evaluates firm performance, and identifies other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals.
  • Identify and solicit potential clients/projects, as appropriate, and keep Sector Leaders, operations, and business lines up to date on new sales, new opportunities, and account issues/news.

Communicate Quality Assurance

  • Train Teams to practice responsive, client-focused communication. Enhance and maintain office, regional, and national communication and awareness as it relates to the practice.

Quality Management

  • Identifies areas needing improvement and recommends corrective action to improve overall project performance.
  • Conducts project kick-off meetings for project team enlightenment and project enrichment to assure there is a necessary understanding of project approach and what the execution plan and schedule for each project will be.

Develop Staff

  • Build, manage and maintain a team of Project Managers and Designers/Planners
  • Training: Follow up on any training requested by employees, identify training tools for team (Lunch & Learn, Red Vector, etc.)
  • Mentor staff on industry knowledge, project knowledge, process knowledge and best practices.

Establish And Achieve Financial Objectives

  • Maintain project budget and schedule.
  • Analyze variances (e.g., scope creep)
  • Negotiate changes in scope/contract.
  • Invoice and collect payment per contract terms.
  • Initiate corrective actions.
  • Report results to management.

Maintain Professional And Technical Knowledge

  • Attend educational workshops.
  • Review professional and market segment publications.
  • Establish personal networks.
  • Participate in applicable professional societies and trade associations.

What We're Looking For

  • 8 years of experience in related field
  • Bachelors Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent

Why You'll Love Working For Us

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 2,000 employee national firm with 70 locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: JE Professional 7

Req ID: 11425

We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career’s sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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