Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Planner to lead and grow our Planning practice. This senior leadership position is responsible for the overall success of the group, including team leadership, project delivery, client relationships, business development, financial performance, and long-term practice growth.

The Principal Planner will provide strategic and technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of public- and private-sector projects, including comprehensive planning, land development codes, corridor and area plans, master planning, entitlements, residential and commercial development, parks and recreational facilities, institutional projects, and other community development initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

Core Functions

Lead and provide strategic direction for the Planning practice, including staff development, workload planning, technical quality, financial performance, and long-term practice growth.
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of planners, designers, technicians, and supporting professionals.
Promote a collaborative, accountable, and client-focused team environment while supporting recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and career growth.
Lead the preparation and review of comprehensive plans, land development codes, plan amendments, corridor and specific area plans, master plans, feasibility studies, conceptual site plans, and entitlement documents.
Provide senior-level planning guidance for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, institutional, transportation, and other public- and private-sector development projects.
Research and evaluate land use, zoning, development standards, infrastructure, environmental conditions, transportation access, permitting history, and other factors affecting project feasibility and entitlements.
Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, attorneys, municipal staff, developers, and other stakeholders to establish project objectives and develop effective planning and development strategies.
Oversee the preparation of Comprehensive Plans, Plan Amendments, and Plan Updates in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes and local land development regulations.
Review site plans, zoning applications, comprehensive plan amendments, and other planning and entitlement documents for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and overall quality.
Represent clients and projects before municipal staff, planning boards, elected officials, community organizations, and other public agencies.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with municipalities, developers, property owners, architects, engineers, attorneys, and other industry partners.