Planning and Development Manager Jobs
Planning and Development Manager jobs are open across government agencies, real estate, construction, and nonprofit sectors, at levels from project coordinator to senior director, with specializations in land use planning, community development, and capital program management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for the planning, evaluation, development, and implementation of all activities associated with the District-wide Sustainability and Climate Action Plan and initiatives throughout the District.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from assigned area manager. Provides supervision and/or direction to assigned District personnel, contractors, and temporary staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is responsible for independently providing oversight and coordination of sustainability and energy conservation initiatives and focus in capital planning, maintenance, and repair work across the District. Incumbents regularly work with architects, planners, contractors, and assorted construction professionals while ensuring adherence to best practices and legal requirements of sustainability and climate action-related construction and repair/maintenance initiatives. Assignments are given based on current projects, and work is typically reviewed at or near project milestones in conjunction with other relevant project requirements. Education: Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, sustainability planning, energy management, architecture, construction, business administration, or a related field, and three (3) years directly related experience in all aspects of sustainability program development and management., climate action planning, energy management, energy efficiency project implementation, Green House Gas emissions analysis, waste diversion, water conservation, and/or alternative transportation; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
A master's degree in the fields stated above and registration as a licensed engineer or architect in the State of California is highly desired. Certifications such as LEED, Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and/or Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) are preferred. Experience with educational institutions, including community college or school district programs, and/or processes, such as FUSION or Department of the State Architect (DSA) approvals, and school district, community college, or public works planning, design, and construction is preferred. Experience: Knowledge of:
1. The principles of environmental and sustainability initiatives necessary to reduce the institution's carbon footprint and advance toward carbon neutrality, including energy conservation practices, lighting and HVAC systems, alternative energy sources, and renewable energy technologies.
2. Relevant local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and codes related to energy conservation, climate action, sustainability, and environmental management.
3. Sustainability leadership, change management practices, methods, and competencies.
4. California Community Colleges Capital Outlay and Deferred Maintenance Programs.
5. Project budget preparation and job cost accounting, including utility economics, analytical techniques for economic analysis, energy auditing and management, and energy-related equipment, products, and services.
6. Generally accepted architectural, engineering, planning, and construction principles and practices as they relate to public works and community colleges, institutions of higher education, and schools.
7. Methods for purchasing and contract administration in a community college environment.
8. Building operations, technologies, methods, and practices for equipment and supplies used in facility maintenance and construction, including applicable building and safety regulations.
9. Institutional planning, design, and construction methodologies and processes for capital projects, including technical aspects.
Ability to:
1. Exercise independent judgment based on a working knowledge of architectural and construction industry and sustainability practices.
2. Organize and prioritize workload to set aggressive commitments and to achieve objectives and schedules deadlines.
3. Negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to develop solutions.
4. Compile and interpret statistical and visual analyses, and prepare reports and presentation materials.
5. Demonstrate leadership in project development and management.
6. Demonstrate sound judgment and sensitivity to issues of policy and process.
7. Identify problems, develop alternative solutions, make decisions, and achieve consensus on a course of action in a complex and multi-disciplinary environment.
8. Interpret legal, technical, energy codes, and construction documents.
9. Communicate technical concepts and analysis clearly and effectively and to represent the District in a professional manner to constituents, community members, and individuals involved in the planning, design, and construction of projects.
10. Maintain an understanding of current ideas, research, and practices related to the position, through continued study and/or participation in professional organizations.
11. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.
12. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel. Licenses/Certifications: Licenses and Certifications:
A valid driver's license and proof of insurability may be required to drive a District or personal vehicle. Other: PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This classification primarily works in an office and standing in and walking between work areas is occasionally required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Employees in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Additionally, travel in the completion of job duties and statewide functions is required, up to 50% of the time. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.
The essential functions of this classification must be performed by the incumbents with or without reasonable accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, with no direct exposure to hazardous physical or chemical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Responsible for integrating District-wide sustainability initiatives, climate action strategies, and energy conservation projects into campus infrastructure, capital outlay, maintenance and operational project development and implementation.
2. Collaborates and consults with District consultants and college departments to develop and maintain the District's standards and owner program requirements ensuring the achievement of the District sustainability plan's goals and objectives.
3. Works closely with District and colleges departments to identify and secure funding opportunities for sustainability and climate action grants, rebates, and incentives; and manages and administers these programs.
4. Consults, recommends, and implements modifications to District sustainability and environmental policies and procedures based on relevant and evolving legislative policies, prevailing codes, feasibility studies, industry best practices, and cost-effectiveness methodologies.
5. Oversees and documents full life-cycle cost analyses and total cost of ownership (TCO) for the District's Sustainability and Climate Action Plans (S-CAP), including District-wide decarbonization efforts, energy efficiency projects, water conservation initiatives, waste reduction programs, alternative transportation strategies, and other sustainability-related efforts.
6. Develops, summarizes, monitors, and presents activities, metrics, and progress towards implementation goals for the District's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan for all campuses and sites, including annual utility budgets, energy consumption tracking, and greenhouse gas reduction measures.
7. Prepares strategic plans for sustainability practices across the District, fostering collaboration among campuses, sites, and the local community, and building partnerships with faculty, students, staff, and community organizations focused on sustainability and environmental justice.
8. Develops and administers project planning proposals and policies for sustainability initiatives; prepares supporting documentation; and presents, promotes, and advocates for District policies and proposals before local, state, and federal agencies.
9. Oversees, supports, and monitors District project-specific and campus-wide requirements to obtain California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) clearance for Board-approved projects and sites.
10. Coordinates and manages educational tours showcasing sustainability features and implementations, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified and Zero Net Energy buildings, drought-tolerant landscaping, waste management and recycling facilities, resiliency centers, and other sustainability-related practices.
11. Promotes and conducts sustainability and climate action events and activities across the District and colleges, and collaborates with departments to identify opportunities for awards and recognition in sustainability.
12. Collaborates with higher education institutions, foundations, and organizations, and participates in technical training and educational programs to integrate workforce development strategies, supporting District sustainability initiatives through a skilled and prepared workforce.
13. Responsible for managing the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS), developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), to measure sustainability performance and evaluate overall campus sustainability, while ensuring compliance with all California Community Colleges Board of Governors' policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned, specific duties not listed does not exclude them for this classification if the work is similar or related. Duties and Responsibilities - Continued: Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued Conditions of Employment: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a Classified Management position with vacation, 22 days annually; and paid accruable sick leave, 12 days annually. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than 12 months. The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District (the District) fosters and maintains a work environment free from discrimination harassment or retaliation, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The District is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. The District adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline and termination. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity.
In addition, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or have inquiries regarding compliance or grievance procedures you may contact the District Compliance Officer and Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Lorraine Jones as follows:
Lorraine Jones, Ed.D., M.S.W.
District Compliance Officer and Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator
3801 Market Street
Riverside, CA 92501
lorraine.jones@rccd.edu
951-222-8039 Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Required Applicant Documents: Other Document: Qualifying highest degree earned Optional Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Letter of Recommendation 1
Other Document
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript Other Document: Related Certifications and Licenses Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date: February 2027 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Special Comments: IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Application Types Accepted: Classified/Management/Confidential Application
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin20

- BKF Engineers12

- City of Phoenix6

- PARKHILL5

- Amazon5

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Medical Devices
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planning and development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a related field
- Experience managing land use entitlements, zoning applications, or development review processes
- AICP certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners preferred or required
- Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional project teams and external agency coordination
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental review requirements including NEPA and CEQA
Tips for Your Planning and Development Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project outcomes
Planning and development managers are hired on results, not duties. Rewrite each bullet to show what you delivered: acreage rezoned, funding secured, timelines shortened, or community plans adopted. Hiring managers scan for concrete impact, not a list of responsibilities.
Highlight regulatory and entitlement experience
Many postings screen for specific regulatory knowledge: CEQA, NEPA, zoning codes, or state-specific land use statutes. If you have that experience, name the regulation directly in your resume so it clears keyword filters and signals fluency to reviewers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists planning and development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by sector before you search
The role looks very different in municipal government versus private development versus nonprofit housing. Decide which sector fits your background before you search, then target postings in that lane. Scattering applications across all three signals unfocused candidates to hiring committees.
Prepare a portfolio of approved projects
Bring a one-page project summary sheet to interviews: project name, your role, approval timeline, stakeholders managed, and outcome. Planning and development interviews frequently ask for case examples, and having specifics ready separates you from candidates who speak only in generalities.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Planning and development manager offers often include budget authority, staff headcount, and capital program size that are negotiable. Before you accept, clarify what resources you will actually control. Underfunded programs stall careers faster than a lower starting salary.
Planning and Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most planning and development managers?
The companies hiring the most planning and development managers right now include Lockheed Martin, BKF Engineers, and City of Phoenix, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal governments, regional planning agencies, and large real estate developers consistently represent the highest volume of postings.
How many planning and development manager jobs are remote?
About 81% of planning and development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many management roles because the work frequently requires site visits, public hearings, and in-person agency coordination. Roles focused on policy research, grant writing, or program oversight within larger organizations tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.
How do you become a planning and development manager?
Most planning and development managers begin with a degree in urban planning, public administration, or a related field, then spend several years as a planner or project coordinator building experience with entitlements, environmental review, or community engagement. Earning AICP certification strengthens candidacy for manager-level roles. Demonstrating that you can run a project end to end, manage agency relationships, and present to elected bodies or boards typically triggers the step up to manager.
Can I get hired as a planning and development manager without direct management experience?
Yes, many employers will hire a strong senior planner into a manager role if you can show you have led a major project, supervised junior staff informally, or coordinated across multiple departments. Frame your resume around decisions you owned and stakeholders you directed rather than tasks you completed. Smaller municipalities and nonprofits in particular often promote experienced individual contributors into their first planning and development manager positions.
What does the planning and development manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds: an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, a panel interview with department leadership and sometimes elected officials or board members, and occasionally a written exercise or presentation on a hypothetical development scenario. Expect detailed questions about how you have handled community opposition, managed competing agency timelines, and kept projects on budget. References from public officials or partner agencies carry significant weight at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to planning and development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to planning and development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your sector background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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