Senior Military Planner

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Pond & Company
Full-service consulting firm offering integrated engineering, architecture, planning & program/construction management.
Senior planner managing facilities and land‑use planning for the National Guard across 54 states.
13 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA
Hybrid
Company Size
850 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Planning
Environmental & regulatory compliance
Program management
Construction management
Sector Specialisms
Government
Energy
Transportation
Industrial
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Water & Wastewater
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Role
What you would be doing
report management
standards compliance
land use planning
strategy meetings
stakeholder liaison
planning coordination
  • Develop and manage the Annual Facilities Report, synthesizing quantitative data and input from interviews, site coordination, and ongoing collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet federal and military planning standards, including documentation for master planning, facility constraints, and land use compatibility.
  • Lead facilities and land use planning initiatives for military and federal clients, integrating data from internal databases and qualitative insights gathered through collaboration with state-level National Guard organizations.
  • Facilitate and participate in onsite strategy meetings at NGB Headquarters to support decision-making and planning discussions.
  • Act as a key liaison, fielding questions from state National Guard representatives and clarifying data requests to support planning accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain regular communication and coordination with all 54 National Guard entities and the NGB central office, ensuring alignment in planning and reporting.
What you bring
bluebeam
acrobat
microsoft office
bachelor's
federal contracts
5+ years
  • Understanding of federal procurement processes
  • Familiarity with DoD and non-DoD planning requirements and standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Acrobat
  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or a related accredited field
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Experience in developing facilities design criteria and master planning documentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and stakeholder engagement
  • Experience managing federal contracts and task orders
  • Ability to mentor junior planners and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in federal or military planning
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
  • offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check results.
  • pre‑employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates in compliance with policy and regulations.
Company
Overview
1965 founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1965 and has been operational ever since.
50 states
National Reach
The company has a presence across all 50 states in the United States.
29 countries
Global Presence
The company operates in 29 countries worldwide, demonstrating its extensive global reach.
1,500+ clients
Active Clients
Since 1965, the company has served over 1,500 active clients, showcasing its broad clientele.
  • Evolved into a multidisciplinary consultancy blending engineering, architecture, planning, and construction oversight.
  • Privately held and backed by private equity, delivers both small‑scale and complex large‑scale programs across public and private sectors.
  • Project portfolio spans federal, energy, transportation, industrial, life‑sciences, and commercial markets globally.
  • Typical engagements include pre‑FEED/FEED design, asset integrity, environmental/regulatory compliance, and full construction management.
  • Renowned for specialized services like fueling systems, medical‑sterilization facilities, and NESHAP emissions compliance.
  • Handles diverse geographies and regulations.
  • Team agility enables rapid scaling of integrated, cross‑discipline project groups tailored to client and project needs.
Culture + Values
  • Striving to fully understand customer needs and consistently exceed expectations.
  • Developing the highest level of integrity through teamwork, honesty, and respect.
  • Taking pride and ownership in all work.
  • Promoting a professional image and reputation through community and industry leadership.
  • Safety is the foundation of all operations; everyone is responsible for safe practices.
Environment + Sustainability
  • Incorporates sustainable solutions that improve client bottom-line, community environmental impacts, and facility user productivity.
  • Experience with LEED, Green Globes, Georgia Peach, WELL Building and other sustainability scoring methods to drive high performance, low impact.
  • Uses energy modeling and material selection to minimize environmental impact, conserve resources, and promote occupant health.
  • Delivers high-performance, environmentally responsible designs with a positive legacy for future generations.
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