Senior Planner
Labella Associates
Multidisciplinary firm offering engineering, architecture, environmental and infrastructure services from planning through delivery.
Senior planner providing municipal planning, zoning, and community engagement support.
13 days ago ago
$90,000 - $110,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
White Plains, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Construction Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Energy
Infrastructure
Environmental
Land Development
Healthcare Facilities
Oil & Gas
Gas Distribution
Role
Description
grant applications
project management
public engagement
client relations
report analysis
zoning drafts
- Preparing and administering grant applications to support municipal projects and programs
- Managing projects, including scheduling, budgets, deliverables, and municipal client communications
- Leading and facilitating public meetings, workshops, and engagement events to gather meaningful community input
- Building and maintaining municipal client relationships, including preparation of proposals and presentations to boards and councils
- Preparing reports and analyses including comprehensive plans, land use studies, and neighborhood/downtown revitalization strategies
- Drafting and updating zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and other land use tools
Requirements
municipal planning
grant writing
graphic skills
presentation
masters
aicp
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in municipal planning support, with expertise in comprehensive planning, zoning, public engagement, and implementation strategies that help communities in the lower Hudson Valley and NYC metro area achieve their long-term goals. Excellent writing, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for this role.
- Broad understanding of the principles and practices of municipal planning, zoning, and public engagement
- Experience with NYS funding programs; experience writing and administering grants a plus
- Outgoing personality and ability to work effectively with diverse community stakeholders
- Graphic and visualization skills to support plans and engagement
- Strong presentation/facilitation skills
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to present to elected officials, boards, and the public
- Masters in Planning, public administration, or a related field and 5-10 years of experience. Candidates with a bachelor's degree will also be considered
- AICP preferred or on track to achieve certification
Benefits
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Work From Home
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1978
Year Established
Originated as a civil engineering firm in Rochester, NY.
$750M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generates substantial income to manage large-scale projects in infrastructure, buildings, and energy.
20K Acres & 300 Miles
Wetland Studies
Conducted extensive studies across vast areas of wetlands and waterways in five years.
Over 30 Species
Endangered Species
Worked with numerous threatened or endangered species during field studies.
- Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation.
- Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects.
- Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities.
- Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration.
- Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure.
- Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.
Culture + Values
80% employees
Work-life balance support
Over 80% of employees feel supported in achieving work-life balance.
25% annual growth
Company growth rate
The company has experienced 25% annual growth over the past decade.
80% ownership
Employee ownership opportunity
80% of employees have the opportunity to become shareholders of the company.
Since 2012
Continuous training
The company has provided comprehensive training programs since 2012.
- Award-winning culture (Great Place to Work certified, year after year)
- Competitive compensation including strong salaries, health/dental insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement
- Empowerment of talent: environment and opportunities that make the most of employees’ talents
Environment + Sustainability
September 2021
Sustainability Committee Founded
The Sustainable Design Committee was established in September 2021 to implement green practices and encourage green-building certifications.
- Goal to help every project incorporate sustainable-design best practices
- Energy & commissioning team with licensed engineers, certified energy managers, commissioning professionals and LEED-accredited staff
- Focus on finding net-zero energy solutions through audits, distributed/renewable generation, energy modeling, LEED certification, retro-commissioning
- Brownfield remediation with full-service environmental team, in-house lab, ASTM/USEPA-standard assessments
- Waste-diversion through material reuse, recycling, organic-waste diversion and financial-feasibility analyses
- Climate-resilience services including carbon sequestration, green infrastructure, flood risk management, shoreline stabilization
Inclusion & Diversity
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion with resources such as passionate mentors, engaged leaders, creative thinkers
- DEI integrated into offices, industries, and communities
- No specific gender-ratio or numeric goals disclosed on website or LinkedIn
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