The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it's not just buildings and places that matter, it's what you do with them that can change the way people live.
We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.
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Dedicated to innovative placemaking, The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages, and develops award-winning master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: The Seaport in New York; Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; Teravalis, Phoenix and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaii.
ABOUT THE ROLE :
The Urban Planner is responsible for assisting the Senior Vice President of Commercial and Residential Planning with urban planning activities to enhance the value of Summerlin's commercial and mixed-used development areas. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Commercial and Residential Planning.
WHAT YOU WILL DO :
- Assist with forward planning activities for all commercial and mixed-use developments in Summerlin.
- Review site plans of commercial and mixed-use developments for consistency with best planning practices and compliance with neighborhood district design criteria and Summerlin development standards. Coordinate with Strategic Development Team, in-house engineering group, and consultants as needed throughout the planning process.
- Review urban streetscapes, plaza, and open space designs to ensure consistency with landscape criteria and design goals. Participate in post landscape and hardscape installation with the Construction and HOA departments.
- Attend project OAC meetings as requested to address all commercial planning topics and work within a team construct to promote viable planning ideas to enhance the project.
- Meet with city, county, and agency officials regarding development plans and land use issues as needed.
- Present projects at public meetings with planning commissioners and agency officials as needed to gain approval and public support for a project.
- Track wireless cell tower and DAS system installations in Summerlin. Update the Cellular Master Plan as needed.
- Assist with preparation of presentations for Project Board Meetings, annual budget meetings, and internal project meetings.
ABOUT YOU :
- 7 to 10 years of experience in land use planning, urban development, and master planned communities.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or Land Planning.
- Familiar with building code regulations, zoning regulations, environmental regulations, and other factors that may affect how land is used.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated, and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and multiple deadlines.
- Good problem solver and creative thinker.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Powerpoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Xcel; Revit and Sketchup a plus.
- Howard Hughes follows a hybrid work schedule and physical presence is required onsite.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :
Please note that The Howard Hughes Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of The Howard Hughes Corporation.
This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The Howard Hughes Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.