Planner II

Barge Waggoner Sumner & CannonNashville, TN
85d

About The Position

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Planner II to join our Landscape Architecture and Planning (LA/P) practice within the Site Solutions business unit. This position will be based in our Nashville, TN office and will contribute to a variety of planning and design projects across the Southeastern United States, with a primary focus on Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Our work spans urban design, housing, mixed-use developments, town centers, streetscapes, and educational and institutional environments. The LA/P team is deeply committed to creating meaningful, sustainable, and well-designed spaces that enhance the built environment and the communities we serve.

Requirements

  • A master's degree in planning, Landscape Architecture or related field from an accredited university is preferred but a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of planning experience may be considered.
  • AICP certification desired (or willing to achieve) and six (6) or more years of planning experience demonstrating use of the skills described above.
  • Architecture registration and experience is preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrates innovative thinking and knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in planning and development.
  • Can conduct studies, analyze findings and provide recommendations for a wide range of urban design issues with an emphasis on landscape architecture and site design.
  • Can interpret federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite and has strong hand drawing skills.
  • Possesses strong written, oral and graphic communications skills and is able to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner.
  • Can understand and interpret architectural drawings, landscape plans and grading plans; and experience preparing and assembling presentation graphics, graphic models and renderings, and report/plan documents.
  • Portfolio or work samples demonstrating strong illustrative and writing skills required. Website or reduced PDF preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Providing analysis and recommendations on community planning, urban design, zoning and entitlement issues in a wide variety of rural, suburban and urban settings.
  • Working individually or with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner, producing high-quality urban design and planning products.
  • Assisting in the preparation of comprehensive plans, master plans, zone changes, subdivision and other entitlement applications or efforts.
  • Explaining urban design and sustainable planning principles and practices to internal and external clients.
  • Effectively communicating urban design concepts and solutions verbally and graphically; and working with stakeholders individually and at public meetings.
  • Provides technical guidance on project scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
  • Supports PM providing technical leadership on various projects.
  • Conducts planning representing analysis, creating designs, preparing reports, and other various tasks.
  • Reviews and may prepare complete project documents for conformity and project assurance.
  • Influences stakeholders and manages stakeholder relationships within and outside Barge.
  • Directs on-site visits to monitor progress of project.
  • Directs CADD technicians in preparation of project plans.
  • Mentors and reviews work of more junior staff for quality purposes.
  • Technical lead on multiple projects or portions of complex projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Education Level

Master's degree

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