Project Manager – Planning Policy and Design Jobs

MIG

Location:
United States, San Diego

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

73000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year ▼

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Planning Policy and Design Project Manager to join our team of planners, urban designers, and engagement specialists in our San Diego office. The projects you will typically work on may include citywide comprehensive plans, corridor plans, downtown plans, housing strategies, and parks and recreation system plans. This is a full-time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. Some travel, evening, and weekend work will be required for community engagement, site evaluations, or to meet deadlines. MIG encourages a work-life balance, and these excess hours can typically be offset during the week.

Job Responsibility:

Work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that creates plans for neighborhoods, districts, and communities
Lead teams to create bold, innovative, and equitable planning and urban design solutions via general plans, specific plans, and zoning regulations
Help build and maintain strong and responsive client relationships by developing leads, preparing proposals, and attending and leading interviews
Provide overarching project direction to staff and oversight of work products
Manage internal and external sub consultant and client teams
Develop and oversee scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Produce 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

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, public policy, geography, or a related field
Relevant consulting experience working in planning or a closely related field
Experience with and ability to produce written plan documents, planning strategies, and associated analysis
Demonstrated experience managing projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes and budgets, and maintaining schedules
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
The knowledge and demonstrated interest in the intersection of design, planning and equity
Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, including graphics and document presentation
Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS/ArcPro, 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:

A Master’s degree in these or a complementary field
Experience in the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite and/or SketchUp
Bilingual with Spanish 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, and HRA with employer contributions
401K matching

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Project Manager – Planning Policy and Design

MIG

Location:United States, San Diego

Category:Consulting

Contract Type:Not provided