Director or principal of urban planning and design Jobs

MIG

Location:
United States, Berkeley

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

115000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year ▼

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Job Description:

We are excited to be growing our Northern California planning team and are seeking an experienced Director or Principal of Urban Planning and Design to join our team of planners, urban designers, landscape architects, and civil engineers in our Berkeley, CA office.

Job Responsibility:

Work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that creates plans for neighborhoods, districts, campuses and communities
Be a member of the office management team and the firmwide Planning and Design leadership team
Coordinate with other Directors and Principals on the future of planning in Northern California and firmwide
Work on projects including citywide comprehensive plans, small area plans, neighborhood plans, downtown plans, housing strategies, parks and recreation system plans, and inclusive community engagement
Help influence the types of planning work the team pursues and grow into new marketplaces and geographies
Lead teams as well as working hands-on creating bold, innovative, and equitable planning and design solutions
Provide 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
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
Provide thought leadership, ensure quality control, and mentor more junior staff in planning methods and best practices
Lead and implement marketing and business development strategies to grow our urban design and planning practice
Serve as leaders for the firm and group, working together with staff to ensure effective project management
Mentor, supervise and train staff
Conduct business development
Keep an eye on MIG’s vision, purpose, and reputation in the professional and regulatory community

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in planning, community development, public policy, public administration, geography or a related field
Local or willing to relocate to the Berkeley area
Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in planning, community development, public policy, or a related field
Relevant consulting experience working directly with clients or public agencies in planning or a closely related field, overseeing project teams and producing plan documents
Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, and maintaining schedules
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
Excellent skills and written and verbal communication
Software proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe InDesign
Ability to actively participate in or lead marketing and business development opportunities, develop proposals for prospective projects, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships
Ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners

Nice to have:

Master’s degree in planning, community development, public policy, public administration, geography or a complementary field
Experience supervising staff
Experience developing and/or directing the development of graphics and documents
Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS/ArcPro, AutoCAD, and/or SketchUp
Bilingual with Spanish or other non-English language skills

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 with employer contributions
401K matching

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Director or principal of urban planning and design

MIG

Location:United States, Berkeley

Category:Consulting

Contract Type:Not provided