Senior Planner

Description

• Design and lead stakeholder engagement and facilitation initiatives to foster transparent, inclusive planning processes that incorporate stakeholder input
• Serve as a subject matter expert, conducting in-depth research and analysis with defense communities conducting compatibility planning, development, and land management trends, land use, and demographic and economic indicators to inform data-driven planning solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership by publishing articles, presenting at conferences, and engaging with professional organizations
• Lead and manage complex planning projects, providing strategic direction and technical oversight from concept through execution
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships by anticipating needs and delivering thoughtful, customized planning solutions
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, support proposal development, and actively build a pipeline of future projects
• Represent HR Green at client/stakeholder meetings, industry conferences, and professional events to promote our expertise and expand our presence
• Mentor junior and mid-level planning staff, offering technical guidance and career development support
• Provide detailed quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for technical planning deliverables to ensure consistency, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and high-quality outcomes
• Assist with resource planning and staff assignments to ensure effective project delivery
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop scopes, fees, and contracts that align with client expectations and project goals

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience predominantly in the private sector, leading and managing complex planning projects across a variety of sectors, including defense community compatibility planning and military installation resilience/readiness planning
• In-depth knowledge of defense community compatibility planning and military installation resilience/readiness planning, community planning, urban design, transportation planning, land use, economic development, and environmental planning
• Effective project management capabilities, including budget oversight, task prioritization, and schedule/deadline management
• Experience working with military leadership and planners, federal agencies, including the Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), state agencies, and demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic, detail-oriented approach
• Ability to obtain and maintain required background security clearance (if needed)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to a range of audiences, including clients, stakeholders, and the public
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, or a related field from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge/desire to learn/use new technologies
• Active American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred
• Willingness to travel nationally and possibly to U.S. Territories
• Proven leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor teams and guide project direction

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance