Planner - Project Manager

JMorton Planning & Landscape Architecture, Inc.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL United States

Urban Planner / Project Manager

JMorton Planning & Landscape Architecture is growing, and we are looking for a motivated Urban Planner / Project Manager to join our team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys meaningful work, client interaction, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative team that is actively shaping communities throughout Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas.

At JMorton, we combine the personal attention of a small firm with the capabilities and impact of a larger practice. Our team provides land planning, zoning, entitlement, landscape architecture, and design solutions for both public and private sector clients. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, take ownership of projects, and contribute to work that makes a visible difference in the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate will have experience with land development regulations, zoning codes, entitlement processes, municipal review procedures, and project coordination. This role is well suited for someone who is organized, professional, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working with clients, consultants, municipal staff, public officials, elected officials, and review boards.

In this role, you will participate in all aspects of the entitlement and development review process. Responsibilities include researching land development regulations, preparing land use and development applications, writing and editing technical reports, coordinating project schedules, managing municipal review comments, assisting with public hearing materials, and helping guide projects through the approval process.

The position also includes preparing and reviewing items such as justification statements, comprehensive plan amendments, text amendments, due diligence reports, zoning analysis reports, and client presentation materials. The successful candidate should be a strong communicator, a critical thinker, and someone who can proactively identify issues, address comments, and help keep projects moving forward.

We are especially interested in candidates who have experience working with both municipal/public sector clients and private development clients. Familiarity with Palm Beach County and surrounding municipalities is preferred.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, proactive, and solution-focused. The right person will enjoy working as part of a team, communicating with clients and agencies, and taking initiative when challenges arise. We value professionalism, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to embrace technology and innovation in day-to-day work.

This is also a strong opportunity for someone interested in long-term professional growth and leadership development within a supportive and fast-paced firm.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field, along with approximately 3–6 years of planning experience working under a Project Manager, Director, or similar leadership role. Experience reading and interpreting land development regulations and zoning codes is important. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected. Experience with Adobe Photoshop and/or Bluebeam is a plus.

Compensation And Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, health savings account, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

This is an in-person position based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our careers page:

https://jmortonla.com/careers/#1782828583103-82b0c3b2-739b

No phone calls, please. Candidates only — no recruiters.

Experience Level

AICP Level

Specialty

Salary Range

Experience Level

Mid I (1-4 years)

AICP Level

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Specialty

Land Use and Development Regulation and Zoning

Salary Range

80,000-100,000

Contact Information

Melina Maragni

Address

3910 RCA Boulevard STE1015

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

33410

United States

Resource URL

https://jmortonla.com/careers/#1782828583103-82b0c3b2-739b

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