Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Growing Michigan firm looking to add a talented Associate or Senior Planner with opportunity for growth!

Responsibilities:

• Lead/manage the production of presentation materials, technical reports and letters, and other project deliverables for planning and planning-related projects
  
• Develop/lead community engagement activities
  
• Develop/lead data collection and analysis
  
• Manage project budgets
  
• Develop strategies to promote economic and community development, address housing challenges, promote efficient land use consistent with community goals, improve streetscapes and mobility, and advance other community initiatives
  
• Work with internal/external teams including municipalities in the area, owners/developers, architects, landscape architects, engineering trades, contractors, and community organizations
  
• Interpret/apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations (state, county, and local)
  
• Assist with proposal preparation and fee estimates for potential projects
  
• Supervise junior staff
  
• Represent organization at networking events, conferences, public meetings, and within the community
  

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, urban design, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, geography, or related field of study
  
• 3+ years of planning experience
  
• 5+ years of experience for Senior Planner
  
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
  
• Knowledge of methodology, principles, and practices of planning, research, and data collection
  
• Familiar with municipal planning/zoning administrator activities
  
• Knowledge of development processes, real estate finance, incentives, and other public approvals preferred
  
• Proficient with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu
  

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!

517-906-6926