Director of Planning/Landscape Architecture

BGE • Raleigh, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc . is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays. In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in urban planning and design, landscape architecture, or a related field
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or comparable field from an accredited University
• Professional registration (AICP, RLA, CNU or other) desirable, but not required
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Lumion or other rendering software, Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong project management expertise with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across the company
• Experience effectively managing PLA staff in the successful completion of projects
• Ability to manage subconsultants, project deliverables, deadlines and budgets
• Dedication to sharing ideas, exploring complex planning and site design solutions
• Proven experience in planning and design of projects from conceptual design to construction documentation
• Ability and willingness to be based out of the Raleigh office

Responsibilities

• Work directly with various Department Leaders, Project Managers and staff to create viable and context sensitive Planning/Design solutions for projects of varied scope and scale
• Review and process complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexation, and site plan submittals
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social & economic issues
• Prepare concept plans and graphics (by hand and in digital formats)
• Produce presentation plans and construction documents for a variety of project types
• Prepare and presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Boards, and Councils, and serving as liaison to such committees
• Prepare construction documents for complex site and land development projects

Benefits

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees