Senior Planner, Military Planning Practice
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- BC-2156 Community Development-US South
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- Sep 28, 2022 Post Date
Senior Planner, Military Planning Practice
Locations include: Sarasota, FL, Arlington, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, San Antonio, TX, Denver, CO.
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We are driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We are a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
As a Senior Planner, within our Community Development business line, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of public and private sector planning projects and have a significant role in our Federal Military Planning Program.
You will have the opportunity to work on projects such as comprehensive plans, area-wide and neighborhood plans, zoning codes, asset transformation and brownfield planning, smart mobility, retail repurposing, sustainable development and resiliency, compatible use plans and defense communities, military base master plans and area development plans, and defense facilities, master planned communities and regulatory permitting/entitlements/approvals.
We connect the people, places, and resources that take a project from concept to reality.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manages and leads team members while working on projects. Giving direction to team members on projects/tasks.
- Completes tasks and delegates specific tasks to other team members as appropriate.
- Effectively coordinates with the project team through the planning and design phase of projects.
- Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates the technical aspects of assigned projects.
- Performs due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start a new project.
- Projects costs and forecasts future trends related to land use or development.
- Communicates effectively with clients to resolve technical project issues, present and explain reports and designs and provide service to meet client’s goals.
- Works within defined project scopes, budgets and schedules.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Proven experience as a Lead Planner, in both public and private sector planning project. management. Program and Project Management experience including: Military base and compatible use planning, redevelopment, and comprehensive land planning.
- Thorough understanding of planning and design concepts and regulatory structure.
- Ability to facilitate workshops and public citizen input both virtually and in-person.
- Knowledge of climate change mapping software programs a plus.
- Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Working knowledge of relevant drafting/design software, such as AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat are a plus.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
- AICP, APA, AIA or PLA certification.
- PMP certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of Planning experience.
Typical office environment working with computers. Some travel may be required to meet with reviewing agencies or clients or to attend public workshops and public hearings. May occasionally visit study areas, construction sites and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.