Senior Planner
Matrix Design Group, Inc.
Leads military/federal planning projects, managing budgets, teams, and client relations.
10 days ago ago
$95,000 - $115,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Phoenix, AZ
Hybrid
Company Size
264 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Civil
Construction Management
Ecological Services
Environmental Services
Geospatial & Digital Solutions
Government Consulting Services
Telecommunications
Transportation Planning and Design
Role
What you would be doing
project management
due diligence
technical planning
budget monitoring
client relations
proposal development
- Manage multiple concurrent projects efficiently while identifying and addressing potential issues proactively
- Conduct due diligence and research as required for projects
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Execute planning activities for diverse clientele including military installations, federal agencies, communities, and private clients
- Travel to project sites as needed
- Develop and present proposals to potential clients
- Direct and supervise subordinates, review work products, and prioritize competing deadlines
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate technical aspects of projects
- Prepare technical documents, presentations, and planning products
- Present work products to clients, stakeholder groups, and community organizations
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex planning projects
- Support proposal pursuits, teaming agreements, and interview preparation
- Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
- Obtain and maintain access to federal facilities and military installations (security clearance may be required)
- Mentor junior and intermediate level planners
- Provide career development recommendations to team members
- Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to determine project requirements and obtain approvals
- Lead marketing initiatives including strategic planning and opportunity identification
- Manage public consultation programs and present findings to clients
- Supervise and coordinate the work of other planning professionals
What you bring
aicp certification
ms office
project management
federal contracting
military service
8+ years
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban planning, engineering, operations research, data science or related field of study
- Minimum of 8 years of professional planning experience with progressive responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Experience with federal contracting and procurement processes
- Former DoD or military service experience
- Demonstrated project management experience including budget development, team leadership, and deliverable oversight
- Ability to obtain required security clearances for federal facility access
- Ability to facilitate community engagement and present to diverse audiences
- Strong technical writing abilities for reports, proposals, and planning documents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass the company's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
- Planning principles related to community planning, land use planning, master planning, and environmental planning
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Office 365)
- Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
- Extensive experience in military facility planning and military programming
- Creative problem-solving for complex, less well-defined planning challenges
- Critical thinking and analytical skills for problem-solving
- AICP certification
- At least 4 years of experience supporting federal or military planning projects
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must pass the company's motor vehicle record (mvr) check
- must obtain required security clearances for federal facility access
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Company
Overview
$50M - $100M Revenue
Annual Revenues
The company generates annual revenues ranging from $50 million to $100 million, driving growth through diversified engineering and planning services.
- Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, the firm has grown into an employee-owned powerhouse shaping public and private infrastructure from Guam to the continental US.
- Projects range from federal-level base realignment and municipal water-resource upgrades to smart-grid telecommunications and fiber-to-the-premises networks.
- With a matrixed organizational structure, expert teams in civil, telecom, environmental, GIS, transportation, and land-development seamlessly collaborate.
- Their award-winning portfolio includes infrastructure master planning, urban design, environmental remediation, structural engineering, survey, and construction management.
- They leverage advanced tools—GIS, drones, web apps—to enhance data-driven decision-making and deliver high-quality design visualization.
- Despite a broad service line, the company stands out for integrating engineering, mapping, and telecom under one roof—becoming a one-stop solution for multifaceted public-sector and commercial projects.
- Collaboration: We encourage a collaborative environment where every team member can contribute their talents and experience.
- Innovation: We embrace creative and innovative solutions that improve our projects, processes, and client outcomes.
- Excellence: We focus on delivering high-quality results, meeting the highest standards in all we do.
- Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency in all aspects of our work.
- Sustainability: We are committed to making sustainable choices in design, construction, and our operations.
- Client Focus: We are dedicated to understanding our clients' needs and delivering tailored solutions.
2035 Target
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Strives to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.
- Promotes sustainable building practices in all projects.
- Incorporates energy-efficient designs and renewable energy solutions in their work.
- Minimizes waste through the use of sustainable materials and practices.
- Reduces environmental impact through innovative infrastructure design.
- The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- The organization has clear goals to increase gender diversity across all levels of the company.
- They have specific initiatives to promote gender equity and inclusion in leadership roles.
- The company regularly tracks diversity metrics and reports on their progress towards diversity goals.
- The organization promotes a culture of respect and inclusion for employees of all backgrounds.
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