Full-Time
Director of Land Planning
Updated on 9/4/2026
RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture
51-200 employees
Planning and landscape architecture for communities
No salary listed
Bonita Springs, FL, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
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- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of professional planning experience.
- AICP certification.
- Deep knowledge of Southwest Florida planning, entitlement, and development processes.
- The ability to lead teams and foster a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Strong communication, presentation, and client management skills.
- Experience preparing planning documents, conceptual designs, and regulatory applications.
- Lead, manage, and mentor the planning team in the Bonita Springs office.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of planning projects, from concept to entitlement to implementation.
- Develop and maintain trusted client relationships with private developers, municipalities, and regional agencies.
- Guide the creation of master plans, land use plans, zoning and rezoning applications, and development strategies.
- Collaborate across internal studios, including landscape architecture and urban design.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, and public boards.
- Support regional business development through networking, proposal development, and partnership cultivation.
- Ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
- Prior leadership or management experience.
- Business development experience and a strong professional network in the region.
RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture provides planning and landscape architecture services to shape communities, public spaces, campuses, and hospitality experiences. Their work blends data-driven design with cultural inspiration to craft places that endure, guided by integrated teams and a focus on story-telling, sustainability, and stewardship. They differentiate themselves through values-driven culture (passion, quality, collaboration, creativity, empathy), a process-oriented approach, and a commitment to turning strategic ideas into tangible outcomes. The company’s goal is to design places with staying power that improve lives by nurturing nature, sparking creativity, and strengthening communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026-08-04: Atwell still lists RVi as a family company, signaling backing and distribution.
- 2025-10-21: Talson Design strengthened Texas depth, supporting cross-sell across master-planned communities.
- 2025-09-26: Hitchcock's placemaking and urban-design talent broadens higher-margin advisory work.
What critics are saying
- 2026 integration of Hitchcock and prior acquisitions can distract teams and dilute standards.
- RVi depends on development and public-space budgets; Austin, Denver, and Chicago slowdowns cut demand.
- If Atwell reallocates capital or client control, RVi loses autonomy and acquisition momentum stalls.
What makes RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture unique
- 2026-06-09: Ryan Binkowski replaced Chris Crawford, preserving RVi's Atwell-backed growth engine.
- 2025-09-26: Hitchcock added Midwest and South offices, making RVi a national platform.
- RVi bundles planning, landscape architecture, urban design, and placemaking into one integrated offer.
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Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
Company News
RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has acquired Hitchcock Design Group, a national, multi-disciplinary landscape architecture, placemaking and urban design firm.
RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) has acquired Hitchcock Design Group (HDG), a national, multi-disciplinary landscape architecture, placemaking, an...
RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has acquired Russell + Mills Studios to broaden its resources and capabilities in Colorado and throughout the Ro
Russell + Mills Studios Inc., a 17-year-old landscape architecture company with offices in Fort Collins and Denver, has been acquired by RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture.