The Project Manager will supervise multiple members of our Public Sector Services Team and participate in advanced, professional planning and design activities. The Project Manager will often lead and supervise project workflows and communication, as well as coordinate with the Planning Practice Lead for Public Sector Services. This position will support the Public Sector City Planning and Design practice by providing community planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic & technical production.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform and manage complex and sensitive professional planning and design projects, such as comprehensive plans, downtown master plans, mobility plans, code amendments, parks and recreation space design, programming, master plans, strategic plans, development review, advanced ordinance drafting, and character & plan view renderings
Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws
Provide overall management of division-related planning issues
Advise various councils, boards, commissions, and elected/appointed officials on planning and design-related issues
Serve as liaison and perform necessary functions in support of client city planning and development departments
Evaluate and prepare reports on operations and activities, recommend improvements and modifications
Participate in budget preparation and administration, monitor and control expenditures
Create, administer, and supervise public outreach campaigns for planning and design efforts
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS
Creative and innovative problem solving and design skills
Strong attention and ability to apply technical and design details
Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations
Reading comprehension to understand complex technical and legal materials
Excellent verbal, graphic, and written communication and presentation skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative, and ArcGIS Pro software; social media and website design and development
Perform advanced mapping in GIS
Create advanced graphics and layouts in Adobe Creative
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has supervisory responsibilities. The Project Manager will mentor, train and assist junior level team members and oversee the completion of tasks and projects. The Project Manager will work with their team to develop knowledge and skills through experience and training.
EXPERIENCE

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in City Planning or closely related field
5-10 years of experience in the field of planning and design
Minimum three years’ experience supervising others, or in a similar leadership role

Preferred Education and Experience
Additional experience and work in the field of planning, design, and land development consulting

Master’s degree or equivalent in City Planning, Public Administration, or closely related field preferred
AICP Certification