• Supervises requirements planning for department, division, project, or organization
• Prepares proposals and site plans in conformance with codes and local and national regulations
• Acts as intermediary between community, developers, government entities, and business
• Handles rezoning, site plans, special-use permits, and related materials
• Gathers relevant statistical data and drafts reports on issues such as demographic information, occupancy rates, and land use
• Presents development proposals to government agencies
• Arranges for public to review private and public development projects
• Sets schedule for project or development and flow of requisite materials
• Supervises other planning personnel, such as consultants and developers
• Prepares budget and oversees expenditures
• Sets goals, policies, and procedures for project
• Interprets and evaluates legal documents and relevant legislation to assess impact on project
• Offers employee trainings and development
• Communicates with other managers, supervisors, and colleagues throughout project
• Performs surveys and field studies
• Budget Preparation and Cost Control