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We are excited to be growing our planning team and are seeking a leadership role for an experienced Director of Planning to join our team of planners, urban designers, landscape architects, and civil engineers, in any of our MIG locations.
Job Responsibility:
Work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that creates plans for neighborhoods, districts and communities of all sizes around Colorado and across the U.S
Be a member of the firmwide Planning and Design leadership team where you will coordinate with other Directors and Principals on the future of planning firmwide
Lead teams as well as working directly to create bold, innovative, and equitable planning solutions
Provide thought leadership, ensure quality control, and mentor more junior staff in planning methods and best practices
Contribute to high-quality planning documents and other deliverables
Maintain client relationships
Identify the correct course of action to the client
Represent clients at public hearings and meetings
Set the standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability
Manage projects directly by providing overarching project direction and oversight of work products
Work with project managers to engage internal and external subconsultant and client teams
Develop, review and oversee scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Work on projects including strategic plans, downtown master plans, comprehensive plans, housing strategies, parks and recreation system plans, development codes, neighborhood plans, small area plans, campus master plans, organizational development, and corresponding community engagement
Help influence the types of planning work the team pursues and grow into new marketplaces and geographies
Help build and maintain strong, responsive client interactions by developing and maintaining relationships, developing and implementing marketing strategies, preparing proposals, and helping to define market gaps and new opportunities
Mentor and train staff
Ensure effective project management
Conduct business development
Keep an eye on MIG’s vision, purpose, and reputation in the professional and regulatory community
Help facilitate firmwide collaboration for the team, level workloads, lead team meetings
May supervise staff and complete performance reviews
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in planning, community development, public policy, geography or a related field
A Master’s degree in a complementary field is a plus
Minimum of ten (10) or more years of professional consulting experience in planning, community development, public policy, and experience producing plan documents
Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, maintaining schedules, as well as working with clients and partners to execute project work
The ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in front of groups and facilitate client and stakeholder meetings
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form amongst team members, clients, and developers to coordinate work assignments, deliverables, and deadlines
Software proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign
Ability to actively participate in or lead marketing and business development opportunities, develop proposals, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships
An ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners
Nice to have:
Experience in the Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS/Pro, CAD, or SketchUp is a plus
Experience developing and/or directing the development of graphics is desirable
Bilingual with Spanish or another non-English language
What we offer:
Flexible work schedule
Rewarding work environment
Creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HRA, and 401K matching