Land Use Project Coordinator

The Tampa Office of Stearns Weaver Miller seeks a Land Use Project Coordinatorto work within our Land Development Department. We have been named one of Floridas premier law firms earning a Band 1 ranking in 2026 from Chambers USA. Stearns Weaver Miller represents developers and investors in all areas of land development. Projects include commercial (offices shopping centers hotels) industrial facilities mixed-use and residential development. Learn more about us at .

We recognize that the skills needed for this role are gained in many industries. Candidates with experience supporting land development commercial real estate engineering planning permitting or local government who have a strong project coordination background document management experience and a general understanding of land use are welcome to apply. Paralegals with relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Perform due diligence research including analyzing land use entitlements
• Prepare and process applications (e.g. comprehensive plan amendments rezonings special exceptions variances etc.) and related documents
• Maintain critical dates for all applications due diligence efforts and related project deliverables
• Order and review title documents title search reports and property inspections
• Serve as a point of contact between internal teams consultants experts vendors and government agencies
• Analysis of plat maps property records zoning codes surveys and easements
• Responsible for the placement and removal of required signage at designated outdoor locations

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in land use real estate development legal or related field
• Monitor project timelines and communicate status updates to development team
• Experience working with state or local government agencies is beneficial
• Some knowledge of basic land development processes and administrative procedures
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret basic plans and permit applications with accuracy; complete forms and related documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; use proper grammar to compose edit and correct draft correspondences; excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook Adobe and PowerPoint required
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Education:

• Associate degree required; Bachelor degree preferred

Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicants or employees race color religion national origin sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation age disability veteran status marital status citizenship ancestry pregnancy familial status actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence dating violence or stalking or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal state or local anti-discrimination laws.