JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support zoning, entitlement, and permitting cases across multiple municipalities
• Conduct due diligence research, including zoning verification, development feasibility, and ordinance interpretation
• Review site plans, plats, and development documents for compliance with municipal regulations
• Prepare submittal packets, case summaries, timelines, and client-facing materials
• Coordinate with city planners, engineers, and other municipal staff to advance project approvals
• Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
• Assist with stakeholder communication, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to MRC's branded, professional work products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture, or related field
• 1–4 years of experience in municipal planning, development consulting, zoning, or entitlement work
• Strong understanding of zoning codes, development regulations, and municipal processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and professionalism
• Proficiency in interpreting site plans, plats, and development documents
• Comfortable working directly with clients and municipal staff
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Texas municipalities
• Familiarity with entitlement strategy and development feasibility
• Ability to prepare polished, client-ready deliverables
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Why Join MRC

• Opportunity to work on diverse, impactful development projects across the DFW region and across the state of Texas
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Exposure to both public-sector and private-sector planning processes
• Professional growth in zoning, entitlements, and municipal coordination
• Commitement to employee growth and success while providing high-quality, professional client service