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# Director of Land Planning at RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture 

- **Company:** RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture 
- **Location:** Bonita Springs Florida, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rvi/jobs/5208913007

## Job description

## Who We Are

At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.

The Director of Land Planning will oversee the strategic direction, management, and execution of planning services in the Southwest Florida market from our Bonita Springs office. This leader will guide the planning team, cultivate strong client relationships, and drive business development efforts to expand RVi’s presence across the region. The ideal candidate is an experienced planner with a strong understanding of entitlement processes, client management, community engagement, land development trends, and design-driven problem solving.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead, manage, and mentor the planning team in the Bonita Springs office.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of planning projects—from concept to entitlement to implementation.
- Develop and maintain trusted client relationships across private developers, municipalities, and regional agencies.
- Guide the creation of master plans, land use plans, zoning/rezoning applications, and development strategies.
- Collaborate across internal studios including landscape architecture and urban design.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, and public boards.
- Support regional business development efforts through networking, proposal development, and partnership cultivation.
- Ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field.
- 10+ years of professional planning experience; prior leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
- AICP certification.
- Deep knowledge of Southwest Florida planning, entitlement, and development processes.
- Proven ability to lead teams and foster a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Strong communication, presentation, and client management skills.
- Experience preparing planning documents, conceptual designs, and regulatory applications.

Business development experience and a strong professional network in the region a plus.

## #LI-EB1

RVi Benefits

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life:

- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation:

- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match

Wellness:

- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

## About RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is a national planning, landscape architecture, and urban design firm that creates outdoor experiences connecting people to place and nature.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 1982
- **Founders**: Not publicly named

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Architecture and Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design
- **Target customers**: B2B – clients in community development, public places, campuses, hospitality + entertainment
- **Mission statement**: “We create meaningful spaces that inspire creativity, honor nature, and spark connections.”

## Products & Services
- **Planning**: Master planning, community planning, and urban design grounded in data and context-sensitive design.
- **Landscape Architecture**: Design of public parks, campuses, hospitality landscapes, and residential retreats.
- **Visioning + Brand Design**: Strategic brand and visioning services to define project identity and narrative.
- **Urban Design**: Creation of resilient, lasting urban spaces that integrate nature and community.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $64.8 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified; privately owned. Key acquisitions include Anderson Design (2024), Hitchcock Design Group, and Russell + Mills Studios (2024).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 152 employees (+41.1% YoY); 22 offices across 9 U.S. states; consistent acquisition activity to expand national footprint.

## Competitive Advantages
- One of the largest outdoor experience design studios in the country, with a national presence and deep expertise across multiple design disciplines.
- Data-driven, context-sensitive approach that balances creativity with technical rigor and long-term sustainability.
- Strong reputation for creating “places with staying power” – projects include Walt Disney World expansions, university campuses, and public libraries.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued geographic expansion through strategic acquisitions (e.g., Russell + Mills Studios, Hitchcock Design Group).
- Emphasis on integrated teams and collaborative, research-driven design to tackle complex community and hospitality challenges.
- Growing headcount and office network to meet demand for resilient, nature-connected spaces.

## Why Work Here
- Culture values passion, quality, collaboration, and autonomy; described as “people-centered” with meaningful opportunities to shape communities.
- Multiple office locations across the U.S. (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Reno, Orlando, etc.) offering geographic flexibility.
- Internship program available for newcomers; benefits include a dynamic work environment and resources to excel.
- LinkedIn employer rating: 3.2/5 (Work-Life: 2.6, Compensation: 3.5, Culture: 2.9, Career: 3.2) – compensation rated well, work-life balance an area for improvement.
- Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated; likely office-based given the nature of design work.

## Sources
1. [rviplanning.com – Homepage](https://www.rviplanning.com/)
2. [rviplanning.com – Our Story](https://www.rviplanning.com/our-story/)
3. [rviplanning.com – Careers](https://www.rviplanning.com/careers/)
4. [rviplanning.com – Locations](https://www.rviplanning.com/contact/)
5. [LinkedIn – RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvi-planning-landscape-architecture)

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