Land Use and Transportation Planner/Project Manager

Description

• Develop strategies and recommendations for clients in coordination with technical experts.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with agencies to streamline permitting and approval processes.
• Occasionally, may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members.
• Direct research and interpretation of code requirements for properties and projects.
• Lead coordination of land use and regulatory processes across disciplines and jurisdictions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, adjusting timelines and resources as needed.
• Manage and coordinate deliverables across teams and subconsultants, from a range of disciplines.
• Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster long-term client relationships.
• Handle day-to-day client interaction, identifying needs and evaluate solutions.
• Prepare clear, accurate project documents including presentations, memorandums, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate with design team to ensure timely and accurate information for permit applications.
• Review and finalize content for reports and memos, ensuring clarity, quality, and alignment.
• Set and manage client expectations when appropriate.
• Facilitate and support team communication and coordination.
• Occasional visits to project and construction sites may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
• Lead land use and transportation planning initiatives, managing project scopes and schedules; ensuring completion of all items.
• Guide grant writing efforts and proposal development.
• Travel to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
• Facilitate client, stakeholder, and public meetings and presentations and ensure follow through on action items.
• Direct spatial analysis and mapping efforts to support planning and decision-making.
• Lead development of project documents in coordination with planners, engineers, subconsultants, and clients, including reports, memos, presentations, and graphics.
• Manage project budgets including analysis of project spending, preparation of budget reports, and management of timely and accurate invoicing.
• Identify resources needed and coordinate with group leads to delegate individual responsibilities.
• Ensure project documents comply with project requirements and are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Manage preparation and submission of land use and permit applications, ensuring completeness and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in planning (transportation, development, public policy, land use, or environmental.)
• Ability to work effectively remotely.
• Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Self-starter with efficient time management and the ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to facilitate team, project, and client meetings effectively and document meeting outcomes.
• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer.
• Ability to conduct research, compile, and analyze technical data.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project)
• Skilled in writing and editing reports and proposals.
• Awareness of engagement principles and processes.
• Familiarity with permitting and entitlement processes.
• Familiarity with both Washington State and federal regulations.
• Experience in Bluebeam or Adobe In-Design.
• Understanding of transportation, land use and environmental planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel to meetings within the greater Seattle area.
• 5 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility.

Benefits

• Short-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Travel accident insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Up to one week (five business days) of paid jury duty per year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
• Vision insurance with a no-premium option
• 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
• An excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
• Group life insurance
• Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
• Medical insurance
• Dependent Care FSA option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental insurance with a no-premium option
• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance