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Project Manager / Urban Planner, Topology - Newark, NJ

Project Manager / Urban Planner

Topology
Experience: 
3-5 years
Email: 
jobs@topology.is
Location: 
NewarkNJ
Firm Overview: Topology is a growing, energetic real estate consulting firm that provides a full range of services in planning, development and project management with a focus on urban areas. Clients include developers, municipalities, redevelopment agencies, public authorities, business districts and academic institutions.
Topology uses a team approach to develop integrated real estate solutions that create value for both our clients and the communities they serve. As strategy and design thinkers, the team is creative, collaborative and effective at achieving project goals and objectives. Through the firms civic-engagement approach, Topology discovers place-based, human-centered strategies that foster the creation of sustainable planning, development and policy solutions. Our organization is built upon a shared commitment to revitalize neighborhoods and the lives within. Topology strives to foster a culture of innovation where colleagues support one another to exceed client expectations.
Position Description: We are seeking a dynamic and conscientious rising professional to lead innovative urban projects. Project Managers form the cornerstone of our organization. They are strong communicators, effective leaders and creative thinkers.
Topology Project Managers have a dual-role: 
  1. to oversee the day-to-day progress of projects and, 
  2. they are responsible for managing client relationships as well as generating technical written content or creative deliverables.
Technical areas include land uses analysis; redevelopment planning; market studies; civic engagement; economic and financial analysis; and legal interpretations. Creative work includes urban design; storytelling and presentations; graphic design and problem solving.