Harriman
Boston, MA
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Economic Planning and Development
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Parks and Recreation Planning
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Urban Design
Experience:
7-10 years
Location:
Boston, MA
Harriman is seeking a highly-motivated, self-directed and creative planner to take an active role managing a number of projects in its Boston based urban design and planning studio. Responsibilities include maintaining overall control and responsibility for projects; organizing and directing project teams, including sub-consultants; managing client relationships; developing scopes of services and managing budgets and schedules; and developing high quality, thoughtful deliverables.
Applicants should have excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality work products within budget both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team on multiple time-sensitive assignments. Applicants should possess strong research, writing and presentation skills, excellent conceptual design skills with land use and physical planning experience, experience in developing zoning recommendations, and curiosity to explore and try out new professional methods and tools.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Applicants should have excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality work products within budget both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team on multiple time-sensitive assignments. Applicants should possess strong research, writing and presentation skills, excellent conceptual design skills with land use and physical planning experience, experience in developing zoning recommendations, and curiosity to explore and try out new professional methods and tools.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for design, presentation, documentation and production of planning projects
- Develop strategic recommendations
- Prepare technical studies to support recommendations
- Prepare technical and illustrative materials for meetings
- Conduct public outreach and community engagement programs, including interviews and on-site outreach
- Lead meetings with clients, advisory committees, stakeholders, municipal officials and the general public
- Organize and write final reports
- Mentor junior staff
Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in city planning, urban design or related field
- A minimum of 7-10 years of professional planning experience
- A minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects, including writing scopes of services, developing internal project teams, managing budgets, managing schedules, and directing staff contributions to projects
As an equal opportunity employer, Harriman is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application, may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Denise Ireland, Human Resources Administrator.
Please apply online at www.harriman.com and forward cover letter, resume and work samples.