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Senior Planner - Meridian Consultants, LLC - Westlake Village, CA

Senior Planner/Project Manager
Meridian Consultants LLC
Westlake Village, CA


Experience:  5-7 years

Meridian Consultants is seeking a Senior Planner/Project Manager with broad-based science- and planning-related background and experience with city and county local government– and development-oriented projects. Qualified candidates should have least 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years of direct CEQA/NEPA project management experience overseeing complex environmental documentation projects related to urban development and infrastructure projects throughout Southern California, specifically the Los Angeles Basin, the Central Coast, Coachella Valley, and northern Los Angeles, and neighboring counties.

Candidates must possess effective problem-solving ability, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work with a team. Candidates must also have experience in managing a variety of projects, and in interacting with clients. Responsibilities will include overseeing multidisciplinary teams of professionals, including but not limited to architectural, engineering, air quality, biological, natural, and cultural resources; geology; land use; noise; traffic and transportation; recreation; and water resources. Candidates should have experience managing projects to stay on scope and meet budget requirements, as wells as meet regulatory requirements of the applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Additional responsibilities will include assisting principals and other senior staff in the development of client proposals, making presentations, and conducting business development activities consistent with maintaining and growing our Southern and Central California presence.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is preferred. The position is located is our Westlake Village office near the west San Fernando Valley. Meridian Consultants offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program that reflects our commitment to our employees. Our benefits program include a profit sharing and 401(k) salary deferral plan, medical and dental insurance, vision care, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, long term disability, and group life insurance.

Applicants must submit a resume with cover letter and salary history to be considered to:

Ms. Lisa Maturkanic
Administrative Services Manager
910 Hampshire Road, Suite V
Westlake Village, CA 91361
lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com
(No phone calls please.)

For more information on Meridian Consultants, visit our website atwww.meridianconsultantsllc.com.