Director of Planning

Overview

Lead design and planning team to create visionary, buildable community plans in Maryland.

Key Responsibilities

• conceptual design
• entitlement strategy
• design visuals
• client advisory
• strategic planning
• team leadership

Tasks

-Stay actively engaged in the industry and local communities to build meaningful relationships and identify opportunities for the firm to stand out. -Lead and collaborate on entitlement strategies across projects, developing conceptual designs that communicate a clear and compelling vision. -Directly lead, coach, and mentor a talented team of planners and landscape architects. -Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate local standards while advocating for innovative land use strategies that challenge convention and elevate outcomes. -Engage in organization-wide leadership activities, including strategic planning, to help support the strategic advancement of their firm. -Contribute to thought leadership efforts through research, writing, presentations, and other initiatives that strengthen our market position and perspective. -Produce visuals, design documents, and graphics that bridge the gap between creative vision and practical implementation.

Requirements

• 12+ years
• community planning
• entitlement
• bachelors
• aicp
• leadership

What You Bring

Are you a design professional passionate about shaping communities that are as functional as they are inspiring? Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Design and Planning to lead a talented team of planners and landscape architectural professionals in developing visionary yet buildable plans for communities across Maryland. This role blends creativity, leadership, and strategy, perfect for a design-driven professional who thrives on complexity, enjoys mentoring others, and is eager to influence high-impact, private-sector projects. -12 + years of relevant land planning, landscape architecture, and/or urban design experience -Deep expertise in community planning, site design, entitlement strategy, and regulatory navigation -Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field -In possession or pursuit of AICP credentials

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Benefits

-Paid Mini Sabbatical Program -Housing Support -Tuition Reimbursement Program -Paid Parental Leave -Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage -Federal Holidays Paid Off -Paid Cell Phone -Unlimited Paid time Off -On-Demand External Career Coach -Life & Disability Insurance -Flexible Hybrid Work Options with Dual Workspace Setup -Robust Professional Development Support -Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing -Close Knit Culture with Weekly Catered Team Lunches -Competitive Performance & Retention Bonus Program

About Designforce

-Founded to provide innovative design and engineering solutions, they have become a leading force in the industry. -With a focus on complex and large-scale projects, they offer end-to-end services, from conceptualization to execution. -Their expertise spans several sectors, including buildings, energy, infrastructure, and utilities, ensuring comprehensive solutions. -Known for cutting-edge project management strategies and delivering projects on time and within budget. -A history of successful collaboration with industry leaders has solidified their reputation for excellence in the design and engineering space. -Notable projects include high-profile infrastructure developments and energy-efficient commercial buildings, showcasing their versatility.

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