Principal Planner - Placemaking + Resilience

Overview

Lead multi-disciplinary planning projects, staff, QA/QC, business development, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• staff scheduling
• qa/qc
• strategy direction
• negotiations
• program leadership
• mentoring

Tasks

-Oversees staff scheduling and QA/QC systems -Directs strategies, complex negotiations, and complex projects/initiatives -Leads multi-disciplinary/large programs -Mentors experienced staff

Requirements

• leadership
• business development
• finance
• planning degree
• leed
• 12+ years

What You Bring

-Recognized leader -Proven business development and financial stewardship -Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field -AICP, ENV, PLA, AIA, CNU-A, LEED, or other job-related certification required -12+ years

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Benefits

-Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives. -Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc. -Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth -Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career. -Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow. -Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s. -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team. -Engaged leadership in a related professional organization, especially the American Planning Association or similar organization, encouraged. Professional organization leadership roles, speaking engagements, and thought leadership opportunities encouraged. -Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most. -Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing. -Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.

About Lja

-LJA has built a reputation as a leading provider of engineering, planning, and consulting services. -The company offers innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including transportation, water resources, and land development. -LJA takes on complex projects, ranging from large-scale infrastructure to community-focused initiatives. -LJA's work is diverse, from designing efficient transportation systems to revitalizing water resources for sustainable communities. -Their portfolio includes impactful projects for municipal governments, private developers, and energy firms.

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