Project Manager, Planning
Pape-Dawson•Chattanooga, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Project Manager, Planning leads the delivery of community and land-use planning projects for federal, state, and local/municipal clients. This role balances technical planning expertise with project leadership responsibilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with regulatory requirements and client expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or related field.
- 6+ years of professional planning experience.
- Active AICP certification required.
- Demonstrated experience managing planning projects and small teams.
- Strong knowledge of zoning, land-use regulations, and community engagement processes.
- Strong financial management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with overtime and occasional evening public meetings as needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage planning projects from scope development through final adoption and implementation.
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination with engineering, environmental, and related teams.
- Oversee preparation of comprehensive plans, zoning updates, land-use studies, corridor plans, and related planning documents.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal land-use and environmental requirements.
- Monitor financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing support, and budget tracking.
- Lead community engagement efforts including workshops, public meetings, and stakeholder coordination.
- Mentor and supervise planners and technical staff, providing guidance and performance feedback.
- Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, interviews, and client relationship building.
- Uphold QA/QC standards and ensure high-quality deliverables.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
