Sr Urban Planner/Principal Planner/Director of Urban Planning

Our client is an award-winning Community Planning and Landscape Architecture firm located in New Jersey. Our client has carved out a niche in design-based planning, setting the company apart from Civil Multi-discipline firms in terms of the quality of Planning & Landscape Architecture. Specializing in combining these two fields, our client creates practical and effective solutions.

Senior Planner /Principal Planner or Director of Planning 

 Firm Project types include:

·         Redevelopment Planning

·         Master Plans

·         Streetscapes & Urban Design

·         Municipal Consulting and Development Plan Review / Inspection

·         Park & Regional Trail Design

·         Residential & Commercial Site Planning & Redevelopment Design

·         Grant Writing

 

Our client is committed to preserving and enhancing the visual and environmental character of the places and communities where we work.

 

Required and Desirable Qualifications:

·         NJ PP Licensure and AICP Certification (Required.)

·         Enthusiasm to improve our built environment & foster sustainability

·         Strong communication and writing skills

·         Experience with Affordable Housing is a plus, but not necessary

·         Ability to manage projects and clients

·         Desire to present reports to municipal officials and staff, and the general public

·         Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed

·         Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, data collection; research methods, and statistics

·         Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office 

·         Solid oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain complicated information to the public;

·         Creative problem-solving skills

·         Ability to work on several projects simultaneously

Basic Duties

·         Gather, interpret, and analyze a variety of data, and prepare reports, maps,

·         Manage and assist teams of co-workers on planning projects for local government clients in New Jersey

·         Draft zoning ordinances, Redevelopment analyses and Redevelopment Plans,

·         Develop competitive proposals and project budgets;

·         Build and nurture client relationships;

·         Present reports to municipal officials and staff, and the general public;

·         Represent the firm at evening meetings

·         Supervise and assist with training junior planners

 Benefits

·         Health Insurance – covers 100% of the cost of the Employee single coverage policy.

·         Life Insurance

·         401k with 4% Net Company Match

·         Sick Leave

·         Vacation Leave

·         9 paid Holidays

·         License Fees