Sr. Project Manager - PLA

LJA•Fort Myers, FL

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for managing members of the Public Planning team and participating in advanced, professional planning and design activities. The Senior Project Manager will also lead strategic efforts and mentoring within the Placemaking + Resilience Group. Candidate must have experience in project management, business development, team building, and project profitability for Public Sector City Planning and Design projects. Requires strong leadership and communication skills with team members, clients, and governmental agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in City Planning, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or other related fields.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and design
Minimum seven years of experience as a practice leader and manager with direct reports
Creative and innovative design skills
Reading comprehension skills to understand complex technical and legal materials
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative, and ArcGIS Pro software; social media and website design and development
Advanced GIS mapping skills
Create advanced graphics and layouts in Adobe Creative

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred.
AICP Certification or ability to acquire.
Strong communication skills
Problem-solving ability

Responsibilities

Provide overall strategic leadership within the Placemaking + Resilience Group to enhance client relationships, work products, and team skills.
Lead a team of public planning professionals responsible for producing community planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic & technical production.
Advise various councils, boards, commissions, and elected/appointed officials on planning and design-related issues.
Serve as liaison and perform necessary functions in support of public client planning and development departments.
Evaluate and prepare reports on operations & activities, recommend improvements and modifications.
Participate in budget preparation and administration.
Create, administer, and supervise public outreach campaigns for planning and design efforts.
Develop business by marketing company to existing clients and identifying and marketing to new clients.
Support technical efforts for business development such as preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs, preparation for presentations, and interfacing/coordinating the efforts of the Placemaking and Resilience Group.
Develop and assist in preparation of scope, budget, and schedule.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.