Project Manager – Master Plan Advisory
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Project Manager Master Plan Advisory to support master planning site planning and development projects throughout Texas and across the country. This position blends architectural design site planning graphics and project management with a strong emphasis on developing visual planning concepts and supporting client presentations.
Location: Texas; Houston preferred but candidates may be located anywhere in Texas
Work Schedule: MondayFriday approximately 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Hybrid Schedule: Approximately 3 days per week in office when not traveling
Travel: Periodic nationwide travel typically around once per month
Some evening availability may occasionally be required to support West Coast clients
Interview Process: Typically two virtual interviews with a possible in-person interview depending on candidate location and scheduling
The Project Manager will support a growing Master Plan Advisory practice focused on helping clients evaluate plan and execute development opportunities from early concept through implementation.
Approximately 75% of the role will focus on site planning and graphic development including bubble diagrams scenario planning density studies site test fits and presentation materials. The remaining portion of the role will involve client meetings internal coordination project management and stakeholder communication.
The selected candidate will typically support multiple senior project leaders across approximately 35 active projects.
Develop site planning concepts bubble diagrams scenario plans density studies and site test fits
Create clear and compelling planning graphics and presentation materials for internal and client-facing use
Support master planning feasibility due diligence and site selection initiatives
Conduct site assessments and evaluate development opportunities across multiple markets
Assist with zoning research entitlement considerations infrastructure planning and development strategy
Develop 2D and 3D planning concepts to evaluate project feasibility
Coordinate with architects master planners engineers infrastructure specialists and other internal teams
Participate in client meetings and communicate planning concepts project findings and recommendations
Support senior leadership in the delivery of multiple concurrent projects
Assist with project schedules implementation plans budgets risks and overall project coordination
Develop presentations using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite
Support projects across sectors including mixed-use education healthcare institutional industrial and life sciences
Assist with site acquisition site assessment and development planning activities
Maintain strong communication with clients stakeholders and internal project teams
Bachelors degree in Architecture Urban Design Urban Planning Civil Engineering or a related field
Approximately 56 years of professional experience preferably within architecture master planning land planning or development
Strong architectural or site planning background; this role is not focused on interior design
Demonstrated experience developing site planning graphics diagrams concepts and presentation materials
Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with AutoCAD SketchUp Rhino or similar planning and design software
Understanding of master planning land planning site development and infrastructure considerations
Ability to manage and support several projects simultaneously
Strong communication presentation and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
Willingness to travel periodically throughout the United States
Experience with zoning entitlement processes and jurisdictional requirements
Experience working on large-scale site planning or development projects
Familiarity with constructability and implementation planning
Experience with community or stakeholder engagement
Land planning experience within an architecture planning engineering or development environment
Civil engineering candidates may be considered if they possess significant land planning and site planning experience