Senior Planner (Northville · Detroit · Columbus, OH)

Mckenna & Company • Northville, MI

310d

About The Position

Join the talented team at McKenna. McKenna's planning, design, and building professionals help municipal leaders develop and maintain communities for real life. From downtowns, neighborhood parks, and storefronts, to parking spots, coffee shops, and farmers' markets, we want your community to thrive. McKenna provides planning, zoning, building, landscape architecture, community and economic development, and urban design assistance to cities, villages, townships, counties, and regional agencies, as well as select private clients, based on skilled and effective public engagement. McKenna's Senior Planners are passionate, talented, and creative professionals who want to make a difference and see their work efforts result in tangible, inspirational outcomes. Our work is purposeful and impacts people by influencing the state of the environment; ultimately, we take pride in helping to improve quality of life in our great Midwestern communities. McKenna's team members enjoy the benefits of our practice, from the diversity of projects in a diverse range of communities, to our fast-paced, creative, and collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• A master's degree in urban planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in municipal consulting or compelling and directly relatable experience planning for a municipal government or private-sector organization.
• Experience in public engagement and excellent public speaking skills.
• Advanced knowledge of zoning.
• Ability to multi-task in ever changing, client-focused environment.
• AICP, NCI and/or other complimentary professional certifications a plus.
• Ability to respectfully function as a productive and enthusiastic member of a team.
• Superior communication skills supported by interpersonal connections, speaking, and writing.
• Proficiency and experience in utilizing Microsoft Office Apps and TEAMS.

Responsibilities

• Serve on a multitude of projects, helping to deliver creative solutions to our clients throughout the Midwest, primarily local units of government.
• Work on harmonious teams of other planners and designers, mapping specialists, graphic designers, and administrative staff.
• Assist Principal Planners and Firm Leaders in preparing for and delivering public presentations and facilitating public meetings.
• Deliver graphically rich work products, regardless of individual graphic skills.
• Build relationships with current and future McKenna clients to increase awareness of McKenna.
• Support night meetings as needed as it relates to planning, development, and zoning activities within client communities.

Benefits

• Diversity of projects in a diverse range of communities.
• Fast-paced, creative, and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree