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Senior Planning Manager
Three6ixty / Los Angeles, CA
Posted on: May 15, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Senior Planning Manager should have a minimum of 5 to 7+ years of direct experience in land use and entitlement work, specifically with experience on housing and affordable housing projects. The Senior Planning Manager will lead various land use entitlement services, community outreach, and assist with building permitting activities, and participation in general office administration and shall assist with various business development office support services, as needed. This is not an entry level position, and requires prior related and similar work experience as well as experience managing staff/personnel and leading internal and external teams.
Typical Job Functions
- Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research, and analysis.
- Monitors and ensures project compliance with applicable zoning and code requirements
- Oversees specialized planning functions for 360 and its client’s development projects, entitlements, environmental studies, and permits
- Provides overall project management of 360 project-related issues, including building budgets and schedules
- Advises 360 principals/clients on all project-related processing matters
- Prepares project applications/reports/memoranda and transmittals
- Performs comprehensive project due diligence and entitlement research services
- Coordination of community outreach meetings, materials, activities, etc.
- Preparation and presentation of projects to various councils, boards, commissions, and elected officials
- Attendance at and lead project meetings/participation in project conference calls
- Meetings/research with various city departments/agencies required for project related services, including non-planning department agencies.
- Interface effectively with city officials, architects, engineers, contractors and building owners, traffic and CEQA consultants on behalf of clients to advocate for project(s)
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Typical Job Knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of urban planning and development and local government policies and procedures
- Knowledge and experience with planning specializations such as zoning, subdivision, environmental review, housing/affordable housing, historic preservation, and economic development
- Methods and techniques of effective application submittal, technical report preparation, and project presentation
- Pertinent local zoning laws, codes and regulations, including recent changes
- Research/track/report on City policy/code initiatives
Typical Critical Skills
- Must be innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced in highly visible/controversial projects
- Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments with the ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve complaints
- Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply techniques in practical situations
- Reading comprehension to understand technical and legal materials
- May train and/or manage between 1-3 staff; prior management experience is encouraged
Travel
Some local travel (within 30 miles) is expected for this position. Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance will be required for hire.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and transport building plans and documentation, up to 20 pounds.
This is an IN OFFICE position. Candidates must be local to the Los Angeles area. Remote / hybrid work will be considered on a case by case basis only.
Application Instructions
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]
