Senior Planner

IMEG • Hartford, CT

59d • $95,000 - $138,000

About The Position

At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability. IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Senior Planner in our Hartford, CT office. As a Senior Planner you will play a critical role in shaping the future of communities by creating plans that balance community needs with environmental sustainability and economic viability and provide effective design solutions that meet the client’s project goals and budget. This role involves significant interaction with client’s, public officials, developers, and the community, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Additionally, this role is responsible for leading complex planning projects and initiatives, and will provide expert guidance on land use, zoning, design, transportation, and environmental planning.

Requirements

• Expert in regulatory compliance and sustainability
• Skilled in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp
• Strong research and technical design skills
• Strong analysis and problem solving skills, with an attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills, particularly with regard to project management
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate and lead others
• Demonstrates leadership traits in the Project Management career path
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 15% with occasional overnight stays
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent required
• 14 years of experience minimum required, 16 preferred, in the planning industry

Nice To Haves

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred
• OR Associates degree, or certificate, in Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Arts, or equivalent preferred
• 18 years of experience minimum required, 20 preferred, in the planning industry
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic initiatives, ensuring they align with the client’s/ organization's goals, meet the regulatory requirements and are within budget
• Sets policy and guideline direction to support sustainable development and community growth
• Collaborate with client’s, government officials, developers, community groups, and other stakeholders to gather input and build consensus on planning initiatives
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on planning issues, including demographic trends, land use patterns, and environmental impacts
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops, and hearings to engage the community and gather feedback on planning proposals
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data and create detailed maps for planning purposes
• Completes and reviews project concepts and master plans
• Completes and reviews site evaluation studies, reports, and entitlement drawing submissions
• Provides technical support for condemnation project work
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and planning documents to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Project management on some projects, including attending meetings, budgeting, scheduling, proposals and billing
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners and planning technicians, fostering professional development and growth
• Executive client engagement.

Benefits

• work-life balance
• flexibility
• continuous training and development opportunities
• community impact
• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• generous PTO
• flexible schedule
• assistance with tuition reimbursement
• employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees