Assistant Director of Economic Redevelopment

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Hunt Valley, MD

19d•$200,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: Manages community, environmental, and transportation analysis and planning services, but also including development of community, regional, transportation, and natural resource plans and master plans of a wide variety. Manages, directs, and oversees work of Planners, Economic modeling, Architects, Civil Engineers, Environmental Scientists, and other Subject Matter Experts that may be required for the project envisioned. JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including: Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company paid Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Caregiver Leave Program 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Career Development Programs And more… Benefits | JMT Compensation for this position is $200,000.00 - $220,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Requirements

Proficiency in GIS, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Proficiency or familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCADD and other similar planning software
Bachelor’s degree in planning, public policy, architecture, engineering, economics, or a related field
15-25 years of experience with essential functions and responsibilities as outlined above
15 -25 years of experience with economic growth solutions through coordination of data analysis & urban planning
Knowledge of public private project equity & lending, Master Development & legal structure needs a must
Understanding of Placemaking for maximizing building value and long-term ratable returns to the project's host cities via coordination of pre-development services of planning, public economic incentives, building architecture, transportation & infrastructure analysis / solutions combined with environmental engineering required
Keen communication skills needed to ascertain & merge goals of leading institutions, Municipal Council & departments, business associations, along with federal, state and local economic development departments for the purposes of amalgamation of issues for creating the most favored multi-phased urban development growth plans
Direction of media relations and leading all project progress presentations for public & private groups garnering community and legislative support

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in planning, environmental or natural science, geography, architecture, engineering, public policy, law, or a related field
Professional certification or license such as American Institute of Certified Planners, Professional Transportation Planner, Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Certified Environmental Professional, or Project Management Professional
Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCADD and/or Revit

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages the preparation of planning documents including Feasibility Studies, Transportation Plans, Impact Assessments, Scenario Modeling, Master Plans, and Technical Reports
Develops and implements planning processes to support project and/or client needs
Manages research and data collection efforts pertaining to land use, socio-economic, transportation, natural and cultural resources, and other data relevant to the project
Oversees and manages the collection and analyzes of data to support the preparation of planning studies
Manages data management protocols and data management efforts
Develops and manages planning schedules and milestones
Manages and develops public involvement strategies and materials, and manages and leads stakeholder engagement activities
Leads the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s
Monitors schedules, budgets and manpower requirements
Hires, trains, develops, mentors, and conducts performance reviews for staff
Leads preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, engages with and coordinates investment partners to fulfill the scope of the project through completion.
Participates in and assists Section Heads with strategic planning and Business Development efforts, including leading initiatives
Produces graphic representations including illustrations, infographics, maps, 3-D models, and other graphic visualizations
Supports and/or participates in field investigations and site reconnaissance efforts
Supports and contributes to permitting processes, field delineation reports, environmental inspection reports, and similar reports
Performs other related duties as assigned