Senior Urban Planner - Ports & Maritime

Woolpert

The Role

Overview

Lead port master planning and coordinate multidisciplinary teams for waterfront projects

Key Responsibilities

  • master planning
  • budget management
  • stakeholder engagement
  • presentation delivery
  • waterfront planning
  • team mentoring

Tasks

-Engage with port authorities, cruise lines, and other stakeholders to align project goals. -Prepare and deliver presentations, illustrative concept plans, and reports to clients and senior leadership. -Develop strategic master plans tailored to client needs. -Mentor and supervise junior planning staff. -Manage project budgets and resources to ensure timely and efficient delivery. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and designers, to implement infrastructure solutions. -Lead complex planning initiatives in waterfront environments such as ports, cruise terminals, and island destinations.

Requirements

  • 7-10 yrs
  • bachelor's
  • port planning
  • autocad
  • sketchup
  • adobe suite

What You Bring

-7 - 10 years of experience in port master planning or similar large-scale urban design projects -Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. -Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering or landscape architecture -Experience in master planning for various port types, including cargo, cruise, and industrial facilities. -Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively. -Familiarity with port operations, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards. -Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. -Skilled in research, data collection, and translating insights into actionable plans. -Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with clients, officials, and community stakeholders. -Ability to create site programs and impactful graphic visuals -Deep understanding of urban planning principles and methodologies. -Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite Products. -Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. -Creative problem-solving and facilitation skills, especially in workshop settings.

Benefits

-Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. -Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate). -Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases. -Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team. -Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more! -Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.

The Company

About Woolpert

-With a focus on innovation, the company provides comprehensive solutions for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, energy, and government. -Specializing in geospatial technology, the company uses cutting-edge tools and methods to deliver data-driven solutions that drive projects forward. -Their portfolio includes large-scale projects such as airport expansions, energy infrastructure, and sustainable urban developments. -The company has a deep understanding of both public and private sector needs, tailoring its approach to deliver precise, actionable insights for each client. -Known for its commitment to delivering high-quality results, the company is frequently called upon for complex and large-scale infrastructure projects. -One standout feature is its ability to integrate multiple service areas—geospatial, architecture, engineering, and environmental—into seamless, all-encompassing solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Land Survey

Construction Survey

Geospatial Advisory

Laser Scanning

Modelling

BIM

Engineering

Architecture

Strategic Consulting

Marine Survey

Terrestrial Survey

Bathymetric Lidar

Acoustic Hydrographic Services

Asset Lifecycle Management

Permitting Programs

Water Technologies

Sustainable Design

Transportation

Energy

Government

Heavy Industry

Resources Sector

Property Development

UAV Survey

Geospatial Application Development

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided; applicants must already have work authorization in the job location.