Transportation Planner I/II/III - Civiltech Engineering, Inc.

Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is a civil and transportation engineering and planning consultant partnering with public and private sector clients in the Chicagoland area since 1988. Our primary focus is developing transportation design solutions for our clients. Our projects involve pedestrian and bike studies, roadway safety studies, ADA transition plans, transit plans, and freight studies, with a strong emphasis on community engagement. . 

We are seeking a qualified and client focused candidate to join our growing team of urban planners at our Chicago Loop office.

Interested candidates should submit their resume to careers@civiltechinc.com

Associate Transportation Planner - WSP

This Opportunity

As a world-wide leader of transportation consulting and planning services, we invite you to be a part of this future. Our Transportation and Environmental Planning Team in Portland, Oregon is looking for a full-time Associate Transportation Planner to join our team and support and grow our diverse range of transportation planning services. Our current projects include congestion pricing, multi-modal transportation and high-capacity transit planning, new mobility, and major infrastructure modernization. We offer a hybrid work model with three days in our office and up to two days working from home or another location of your choice each week. 

Full description and application available here. Additional opportunities with WSP are available on their full job board.

Consultant, State and Local Government, Chicago, Campus 2024 - Guidehouse

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full time

Job Family: Management Consulting, Technology Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 25%

What You Will Do:

The State and Local Government practice provides individuals the opportunity to serve our States, Counties, Cities, Higher Education, Non-Profit, and Multi-lateral clients in the areas of: economic development, sustainability, disaster recovery, business design, organizational strategy, technology strategy, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology implementation, risk management, compliance monitoring, and program management. We deliver compelling, high impact solutions to our state and local government clients' toughest business and technology problems. We translate strategy into action.

Full description and application are available here.

Senior Consultant, State and Local Government, Chicago, Campus 2024 - Guidehouse

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full time

Job Family: Management Consulting, Technology Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 25%

What You Will Do:
The State and Local Government practice provides individuals the opportunity to serve our States, Counties, Cities, Higher Education, Non-Profit, and Multi-lateral clients in the areas of: economic development, sustainability, disaster recovery, business design, organizational strategy, technology strategy, market analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, process improvement, change management, technology implementation, risk management, compliance monitoring, and program management. We deliver compelling, high impact solutions to our state and local government clients' toughest business and technology problems. We translate strategy into action.

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.

Senior Associate or Principal - Jarrett Walker + Associates

We are seeking a senior public transit planner and project manager. This person will lead interesting and consequential projects, help attract new business, and develop a public profile as a leader on transit issues. This person may become part of our senior management team and will have many opportunities to guide the firm’s direction.

If you are passionate about the power of public transit to improve communities; want to be part of shaping our growing firm’s culture and strategy; and are looking to challenge yourself professionally by managing important and complex projects, we would like to meet you.

Our firm is known for leading major bus network redesigns. In addition, we also work on long range transit plans; zero-emission bus fleet impacts on transit service plans; public-facing transit cartography; training and workshops for policymakers, agency staff, and advocates; and we provide a range of professional and policy advice. We are interested in expanding into adjacent fields within the larger frame of public transit, depending on the skills and interests of the person we hire. This is a great opportunity to take a leading role in a unique and innovative firm at a time when it’s growing and changing.

Read the full job listing and instructions for applying here.

Transportation Planner - Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC

Job Summary

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is seeking a full time Transportation Planner for our Chicago office to be part of a dynamic team that provides a range of planning services for public, private, and non-profit clients, including corridor studies, safety research and analysis, strategic planning, and community-wide multi-modal transportation plans. The planner will be part of an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, urban design, transportation engineering) and contribute to a wide variety of activities to support projects including research; data collection and analysis; mapping and geospatial analysis; public and stakeholder outreach; and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of transportation planning and the ability to communicate concepts clearly and concisely verbally, through writing, and graphically. We look for people who bring an analytical mind, collaborative spirit, and, above all else, a passion for building more equitable, resilient communities through transportation solutions.

Apply here.

Project Analyst, Johnson Consulting

Who: Johnson Consulting is a nationally recognized real estate consulting firm specializing in market and financial feasibility studies, economic impact studies, operational audits, and strategic planning for public assembly facilities, including sports facilities, convention centers, hotels, performing arts centers, and fairgrounds. We also provide expertise on complex traditional real estate districts, public-private partnerships, downtown master plans, tourism destination strategies, TIF projects, and the utilization of alternative funding strategies to execute development projects. Our clients consist of government entities, authorities, colleges and universities, private developers, professional and amateur sports organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and economic development agencies. 

What: The Project Analyst is responsible for conducting data collection and analysis, financial modeling, demand forecasting, market assessments, and other research activities that will support the team's work. The Project Analyst will take a leadership role in the documentation of the team’s observations, analysis, and conclusions and the creation of client deliverables. The Project Analyst will work closely with other members of the project team and will play an active role in schedule management and client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Performs data collection and analysis including economic and demographic research, real estate market analysis, leading and documenting in-person and virtual interviews and focus groups, survey design and analysis, site analysis, space planning, and other research within the company’s established methodologies
• Creates reports, presentations, and other deliverables that concisely summarize observations, analyze data, draw conclusions, and make strategic recommendations in order to meet client expectations
• Coordinates project activities including corresponding with clients, scheduling or participating in meetings, and tracking project action items
• Meets regularly with and provides support for the project executive and project manager
• Attends virtual and in-person project meetings, including occasional overnight travel to locations throughout the United States
• Performs quality control activities that ensure error-free reporting to clients
• Participates in business development activities to include article writing, conference attendance, and prospective client tracking or follow-up
• Performs additional duties as assigned with the effort and skills required to contribute to our continued growth

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years minimum work experience in finance, economics, hospitality, real estate, urban planning, sports management or equivalent
• High level of interest in public assembly facility and hospitality development

• Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
• Esri and/or other GIS and mapping programs
• CoStar and/or other real estate market data systems
• Data analysis and visualization, graphic design, and graphical communication
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Group facilitation and presentation skills
• Understanding of real estate, finance, and accounting principles
• Articulated support for the firm's mission, values, and operating paradigm
• Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction
• Strong commitment to ethical business practices
• Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity
• Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure
• Ability to work independently to prioritize and respond to day-to-day issues as required
• Self-starter, well organized, efficient

Apply here.

Transportation Planner II - Civiltech Engineering, Inc. (Chicago, IL)

Who: Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is a civil and transportation engineering consultant partnering with public and private sector clients in the Chicagoland area since 1988. Our primary focus is developing transportation design solutions for our clients. Our projects involve complete streets design, urban streetscapes, bike and pedestrian trail infrastructure, plazas and green infrastructure.

What: We are seeking a qualified and client focused candidate to join our growing team of urban planners and landscape architects at our Chicago Loop office.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban and Regional Planning or Urban Planning and Policy (Required) 
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in transportation planning (Preferred) 
• Advanced experience working in GIS Software, including ArcMap, and laying out plans using the Adobe Creative Suite. 
• A desire to improve public spaces and transportation corridors in urban and suburban settings through the planning and implementation of innovative designs that balance the needs of all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, freight, and cars. 
• Experience with and enthusiasm for leading and conducting community engagement in planning and engineering studies, including: setting up and tracking project websites and online engagement maps, preparing presentations and exhibit boards, summarizing community feedback, presenting at open houses and community workshops, and organizing and leading focus groups and listening sessions. 
• Comfortable analyzing large datasets and performing statistical analyses using Microsoft Excel. Enthusiastic about and confident in learning and using technical tools to analyze data, develop recommendations, and troubleshoot. 
• Experience developing concept level rendered site plans, sections and sketches to quickly communicate design ideas for a variety of projects ranging in scale from plazas to regional planning studies (Preferred). 
• The ability to think critically and communicate effectively through written, verbal and graphic communications, including experience writing plans, technical memos and white papers. · Exceptional research capabilities. 
• Experience in transit and/or freight planning is a plus. 
• The ability to work independently as well as closely with other design professionals, including planners, landscape architects, engineers and surveyors to develop design solutions at a fast pace. 
• Experience with or a desire to learn Bentley MicroStation is a plus. 
• Understands and upholds the values and ethics of being a consultant planner in municipalities.
• AICP certification or the desire to pursue certification.

Please Submit a resume that showcases relevant projects and skills to: careers@civiltechinc.com

Engagement Manager - Public Consulting Group (Chicago, IL

Who: Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) provides management consulting and technology services to help public sector education, health, human services, and other government clients achieve their performance goals and better serve populations in need. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has more than 2,200 professionals in 55 offices around the U.S. and in Montreal, the UK and Poland. The firm draws on more than three decades of consulting to public sector clients in all 50 states and Canada to deliver best-practice solutions and measurable results to state and local public agencies, state-operated facilities, and private providers that do business with government agencies. PCG is committed to a diverse workforce which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve. Our organizational culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and interested in making an immediate impact on their community as well as their own career.

What: PCG’s Education Consulting Service Line works with states, districts, and schools to address a wide spectrum of needs such as curriculum development, design and facilitation of professional development and professional learning communities, school improvement, and program reviews. Recent project engagements have included: the development of the EngageNY grades 6–12 English Language Arts Common-Core aligned curriculum for the New York State Education Department; design and delivery of a system of professional learning for the Connecticut State Department of Education; development of a technical resource center for the implementation of state standards for students with disabilities for the Indiana Department of Education; delivery of a system of comprehensive K–3 literacy professional development and support for teachers for the New Mexico Public Education Department; and the creation of training and resources to support transition to the new standards for the Florida Department of Education.

Responsibilities and expectations of the Engagement Manager include the following:

Community Planner - Naval Shipyard Great Lakes

Who: Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA with a technical support center in the Philippines that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies.

What: This is in support of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Asset Management Business Line.

Key responsibilities:

Prepare plans and studies that address regional infrastructure and strategies Prepare Installation Plans and studies that address both Land Use and Capital Investment requirements Prepare Encroachment Management Plans and Studies Preparation of Basic Facility Requirement and Facility Planning Documents Asset Evaluation to include updating property records as well as corresponding assets. Preparation of various site approval documents Preparation of other standard documents required as part of the infrastructure/planning strategies

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

Urban Designer/Planner - Houseal Lavigne Associates

Who: Houseal Lavigne Associates is a nationally recognized and award-winning urban planning and community development consulting firm that provides a wide range of planning, design and development related services to both public and private sector clients throughout the country. The firm’s office is in Downtown Chicago, Illinois.

What: Do you love maps, graphics, illustrations, and urban design? Are you an expert working with Illustrator, Photoshop, GIS, InDesign, and SketchUp? Do you have a good understanding urban planning and development concepts? Then we are looking for you.
Houseal Lavigne Associates is building a great team of the industry’s best and brightest, and we have an amazing career opportunity available. We are seeking a candidate with strong interest and demonstrated expertise and proficiency with planning related maps, graphics, illustrations, visualizations, and reports to join our graphics team.
Duties would include, but not be limited to:

Planner or Associate Planner - Urban Planning Partners (Oakland, CA)

Who: Urban Planning Partners is a small consulting firm with a diversity of clients and projects. The firm’s services include land use policy, environmental review, community engagement, contract planning, grant writing, and entitlement assistance. Learn more about the firm at www.up-partners.com.

What: Urban Planning Partners seeks a highly-motivated urban planner to join our team. The focus of this position could be either environmental or policy and entitlement management focused:

CEQA/Environmental Planning Focus: This position is more focused on CEQA work, but will also likely include some planning policy work. Some highlights of our current projects include the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan EIR and the Irvington BART Station and Station Area Plan EIR at the plan level; project level CEQA work includes several significant development projects in Downtown Oakland and West Oakland (adjacent to the BART station), the extension of BART to Livermore, mixed-use and biotech projects in Foster City, and streamlined CEQA review for several infill projects in Berkeley and Oakland. Successful candidates for this position will have:

• A solid understanding of CEQA and the CEQA review process and a basic understanding of zoning and the city planning process. 
• Experience working on or managing EIRs, Initial Studies, and other CEQA documents. 

Policy and Entitlement Management: This position is more focused on policy planning projects, contract planning, and entitlement project management, but will also do some CEQA work. Select project highlights include: Policy Planning - Irvington BART Station Site Plan and Station Area Plan, Specific Plan for the reuse of a naval air station; Entitlements and Project Management - several progressive TOD and micro-unit projects, remote parking facilities with autonomous vehicle connections, and Contract Planning – we are currently providing contract planning for several Bay Area communities including Berkeley and Foster City primarily on a project-by-project basis or limited duration (i.e., one or two days per week). Successful candidates for this position will ideally have:

Project Analyst - TRA (Philadelphia)

Who: TRA provides management and technical consulting services to the transportation industry, especially in public transit operations, safety, security, and maintenance. TRA’s work includes auditing, safety programs, and regulatory compliance assessments, as well as transit agency systems analyses.

What: Project Analyst is TRA’s entry-level consulting position. The Project Analyst will be based in TRA’s Philadelphia office, and will work with TRA’s staff there, and with personnel in New York, Chicago, Florida, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, and elsewhere. The Project Analyst will travel frequently in support of TRA projects throughout the United States.
The Project Analyst supports TRA’s consulting staff and their highly varied, technical field work. Responsibilities include participating in client interviews, field assessments, and observations; documentation of business processes; writing and editing reports and proposals; interpreting and editing client documentation and procedures; and providing data, information, and analyses for use by TRA project managers and subject matter experts.

Consultant – FUND Consulting (Chicago)

Who: FUND Consulting, a women owned Community Development Financial Institution consulting firm.

What: Full time Consultant. The position is approximately 60% preparation of grant applications (mostly government) and 40% research and strategic projects (impact analysis, market studies, strategic plans, etc.).

Proposal Writer - Chicago IL

Proposal Writer

Chicago, IL

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) is one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. We provide a fully integrated platform of services to prominent multinational corporations and institutional investors across the globe, as well as to occupiers, owners and developers of real estate on a local, regional and national level. 

Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently-owned offices, NGKF's 14,100 professionals operate from more than 400 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents. 

Job Description:

This individual will help develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives, pursue new direct to market channels (non RFP), develop and write content for proposals specific to custom consulting opportunities (with support of Service Line Leaders) and chase opportunities to be more visible in marketplace (quotes, speeches, whitepapers, and interface with targeted audiences, industry forums, and promotional activities). 

Time allocation:  50% to proposal support; 50% of marketing related activities as listed below.  Position will involve travel to regional consulting centers of excellence; expect no more than 20% of overall time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 to 8 years of experience
• Background in marketing management, public relations, business development, digital/social media, journalism (good to excellent writer – key skill) or equivalent
• Some exposure to real estate industry preferred (non-brokerage services); management consulting solutions support also a preferred background; understand the selling and marketing of intangible services
• Excellent verbal, written and research skills; ability to influence and coordinate with other GCS marketing initiatives where appropriate
• Competency to help compile and develop products and services for service lines, help develop entire GCC brochure and qualifications platform (integrated)
• ‎Coordinate and participate in promotional and trade and speaking forums, help set up for practice leaders and thought leadership forums
• Participate in white papers, case study templates, overall look and feel of practice to external market
• Initiate market research studies and partnerships that set the stage for white papers and thought leadership in the marketplace

DESIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Marketing consulting or service industry initiatives
• Industry specific experience (Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Real Estate Adviosry or related industry segments)
• Prior experience with selling outsource contracts
• Bachelor’s degree

REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS:

• Creative, innovative thinker and planner
• Collaborative approach – The ability to work with others to achieve a goal by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus.
• Self confidence
• Ability to stay calm and balanced in stressful, overwhelming situations.
• Resilience
• Persuasive and persistent while maintaining professionalism and integrity
• An influential nature
• Must possess patience and perseverance
• Team work skills – ability to work effectively with anyone with different skill sets, personalities, work styles or motivation level.
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-manage
• Skills in dealing with diverse or difficult personalities
• Ability to think / communicate on your feet
• Strong networking skills – ability to be interesting and interested in business conversations that motivate others to be in your network.

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Consultant - Government Finance Officers Association - Chicago, IL

Consultant, Research and Consulting Center

Government Finance Officers Association

Chicago, IL

Job Description
Consultants provide direct support on projects, which are generally comprised of one Project Manager and a small team (typically two Consultants).

Key activities include:

• Business Process Improvement – Facilitate discussions with public finance practitioners on existing and future business processes related to the government’s operation, including but not limited to budgeting, accounting, human resources, payroll, and purchasing. Discussions focus on identifying processes that could benefit from standardization, policies, and implementation of best practices and how the organization will refine its existing processes.

• Process Mapping – Document discussions of business processes through flow chart diagrams. Consultants use Microsoft Visio to document business processes while meeting with public finance practitioners to capture high-level action and routing of information. 

• Project Management – Work collaboratively with as a project team member to ensure client expectations are met. Consultants work to support development of timely and quality deliverables and communicate with clients on the overall project status. Typical project deliverables include business process maps, business case report, Request for Proposal (RFP) document, software functional requirements, software demonstration / implementation interview scripts, etc.

• Selection Assistance – Conduct comparative analysis of vendor proposals for ERP systems and facilitate software demonstration / implementation interviews. Consultants work with clients throughout the selection process to highlight potential client risk and to ensure a standard and fair selection process. GFOA staff are expected to work out of GFOA’s Chicago office. Travel would be required and consist of approximately 4-15 days per month.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has prior government experience and/or public finance experience and understanding or use of financial and/or other administrative systems. Additionally, the ideal candidate is able to effectively work in a team environment, prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, and have excellent communication and writing skills. Prior work with Microsoft Visio, Project, and Excel is preferred.

About GFOA
GFOA is a not-for-profit membership association that has represented public-sector finance professionals since 1906. Currently, GFOA has more than 18,700 members across the United States and Canada who look to the association as the gold standard for best practices in public-sector financial management. Staff working with GFOA will have the opportunity to work directly with leading governments throughout the United States and Canada in a consulting, research, training, project management, and networking capacity. GFOA is a great opportunity for public sector-focused professionals at any level of their career to help advocate for improved public sector financial management.

To apply, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:
Mike Mucha
Deputy Executive Director / Director, Research and Consulting Center
mmucha@gfoa.org
Phone: 312-578-2282
203 N. LaSalle Street Suite, 2700
Chicago, IL 60601

Entry Level GIS/Transportation Analyst - Jarrett Walker + Associates - Portland, OR

Entry Level GIS / Transportation Analyst
Jarrett Walker + Associates
Portland, OR

Jarrett Walker and Associates is a consulting firm that helps communities think about public transit planning issues, especially the design and redesign of bus networks. The firm was initially built around Jarrett Walker’s book Human Transit and his 25 years of experience in the field. Today, our professional staff of eight leads planning projects across North America, with a rapidly growing overseas practice including Europe, Russia, and Australia / New Zealand.

You can learn about us at our website jarrettwalker.com and at jarrett’s blog HumanTransit.org. For a sense of our basic approach to network design, see the introduction to Jarrett’s book Human Transit, which is on the blog and easily googled.

We are immediately seeking 1-2 entry-level transit analysts based in Portland, Oregon. The position offers the potential to grow a career in transit planning. As a small firm, we can promote staff in response to skill and achievement, without waiting for a more senior position to become vacant. Everyone pitches in at many different levels, and there are many opportunities to learn on the job.

Duties include a wide range of data analysis and mapping tasks associated with public transit planning studies.

For this position, the following are requirements. Please respond only if you offer all of the following:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree, or alternatively a minimum of two years professional experience in the skills listed below. (A directly relevant major is preferred but not essential.)
• Fluency in spoken English and at least strong proficiency at writing.
• Interest in public transit planning.
• Experience in Excel analysis, including charts, evidenced in sample work.
• Experience in spatial data analysis (GIS), evidenced in sample work.
• Experience in mapping, evidenced in mapping samples that are clear, accurate, and visually appealing.
• Ability to innovate and solve problems that arise in an analysis process.
• Ability to explain analytic ideas clearly in writing.
• References attesting to accuracy and efficiency in these critical tasks.
• Availability to start fulltime work in Portland, Oregon no later than April 1, 2017.
• Legal ability to work in the US.

The following are desirable but not essential. If you have any of the following, please emphasize them in your application.

• Graduate degree in urban planning, transportation, or a related field.
• Experience with analysis of public transit issues.
• Proven ability to design clear and easy-to-understand infographics, charts, reports, or other static and/or interactive information visualizations.
• The ability to describe issues from multiple points of view, including the perspectives of different professions.
• Experience and comfort in public speaking.
• Experience using a data analysis programming language (R, Python, etc)
• Ability to develop interactive information displays and tools.
• Experience in advanced database analysis. (Postgres/PostGIS, MySQL, etc)
• Experience with our main analytic and design software: qGIS, Remix, Tableau, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Expertise with transit-focused routing software, such as OpenTripPlanner.
• Foreign language ability. Spanish and Russian are especially useful to us but all language skills are valued.
• Experience working with minority and disadvantaged communities.
• Experience describing issues from multiple points of view, including the perspectives of different types of people, and different professions.
• Experience and comfort in public speaking.

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation will probably start in the range of $21-26/hour depending on experience, but raises of over 15% in the first year are routine for excellent work. Our benefits program includes empoyer-paid health, dental, and disability insurance, a free transit pass, paid sick leave (40 hrs/year), and paid time off (80 hrs/year).

How to Respond

To respond to this announcement, please send the following to marketing@jarrettwalker.com . The absolute deadline is February 21, 2017, at 5 PM Pacific Standard Time, but submitting earlier is advantageous as we will be assessing applications as we receive them.

1-page cover letter, explaining your interest in the position.

1- or 2-page resume, describing your relevant experience and skills.

Three (3) samples of your work. This can include maps, graphics, charts or reports that you have created. Samples should be clear, accurate, easy to understand and visually appealing. At least one (1) sample should demonstrate your ability to carry out a complex spatial analysis.

Hiring Schedule

Our need for staff is urgent so the hiring schedule is brisk:
February 7. Announcement.
February 21. Absolute deadline for submissions.
February 23. Shortlist and invitations to interview announced.
March 1. Interviews (in Portland or by Skype)
March 3. Final decision (successful candidate and two alternates).
March 10. Negotiations complete.
April 1. Job begins.

Non-discrimination

JWA follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, and dealings with the general public.

Planning Department Manager - T.Y. Lin International - Chicago, IL

Planning Department Manager
T.Y. Lin International

Chicago, IL

The Planning Department Manager will oversee the Planning Department; direct and/or participate in all stages of plan development including analysis, presentations, public participation, client meetings, policy and best practice research; develop and maintain client relationships; and identify and assist with marketing efforts.

Responsibilities: Oversight and management of the Planning Department. This includes both in-house personnel as well as those working off site.

• Establish an over-arching department marketing plan, identifying TYLIs current position in various market sectors, a strategy to maintain and grow within current market sectors, identification of target market sectors, evaluation and identification of current group skills and strengths, and identification of additional skills and/or personnel needed to continue growth in current market sectors and to pursue target markets.
• Coordination of marketing efforts with the Regional Director, Operations Manager, department managers, other key leadership, and marketing group.
• Develop and maintain existing Client relationships. Identify and develop Client relationships for targeted market sectors.
• Serve as Project Manager, Lead Planner, and/or other project roles as necessary.
• In coordination with the marketing department, prepare the technical portion of proposals.
• Assign planning staff to on-going project roles and project pursuits. Identify needed support from other departments or provide support to other departments. Coordinate these efforts with the department heads.
• Identify project staff for project pursuits, including all disciplines/roles necessary for the project. Coordinate with the appropriate departments.
• Assure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control is being performed on every project in accordance with TYLI Corporate, Line of Business, Central Region, and project specific policies.
• Serve as technical resource to project, department, and office staff. Address technical questions/issues.
• Review, or oversee review, of work performed by the department including technical and project management tasks. Coordinate with other departments and/or senior staff to assist in reviews, as needed.
• Develop project and department staffing projections on a monthly basis, at a minimum. Make assignments to department staff. Monitor workloads and assignments to maintain utilization rates of staff.
• Perform and/or assist in client negotiations regarding project scopes of work, fees, and contract terms.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules. Prepare financial forecasts for projects in accordance with company policy.
• Coordinate with Project Accountant on project set-up, monitoring, progress reports, re-budgeting, supplements, subconsultant agreements, insurance requirements, accounts receivable, and invoicing.
• Assist with identification, interviewing, and hiring of planning personnel.
• Coach/mentor/train planning staff. Develop staff for advancing in their careers. Identify opportunities and make appropriate recommendations for advanced project roles of deserving staff.
• Perform or assign annual employee reviews. Coordinate with other departments for input on planning staff. Make recommendations for promotions and salary increases.
• Identify and recommend resource needs (hardware/software, library materials, etc.), as well as training opportunities.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Urban Planning is preferred with 15 or more year’s municipal transportation and environmental planning experience. Must have a broad knowledge base in urban planning with a transportation focus, including GIS and comprehensive transportation and land use planning, and specific knowledge in complete streets, bicycle and pedestrian planning. AICP certification required. Experienced in traffic impact studies, parking studies, and transportation projects that include public transportation and non-motorized transportation elements. Strong writing abilities and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills are required.

TYLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans to apply.

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Urban Designer/Planner - Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative - Franklin, TN

Entry-Level Urban Designer/Planner
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC)Franklin, TN

Experience: 1-3 years
Salary Range: Based on experience

OVERVIEW
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative is seeking an amazing entry-level urban designer/planner to join our main office outside Nashville, Tennessee. If selected to fill this important position, your primary responsibilities will be assisting in the completion of project tasks and deliverables, by working on planning studies, producing planning related graphics and documents, gathering background information and data, and providing administrative support related to project tasks and TPUDC office management. Additionally, you will join the team on charrettes public engagement events around the country to provide planning and production support. You will be working directly with the Principal and Directors of TPUDC, who will provide oversight, guidance and training to develop your skills as a planner and value to the team.

THE FIRM
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC) is a national multi-disciplinary firm that specializes in urban design, zoning and land use regulations, comprehensive planning and public outreach and engagement. We work exclusively on projects that emphasize walkable, compact, diverse, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly environments and memorable places that withstand the test of time. We have worked with towns, cities, counties, developers, and non-profit organizations from coast to coast. At any given time, we have projects underway in several different states, giving our team members opportunities to travel and work in new cities. TPUDC is based on a model of collaboration, not only among the members of our team, but with our clients and the communities in which we work. We believe that the cross-pollination of ideas yields holistic, innovative and effective solutions to planning issues.

Our office is located in historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee, 20 minutes from Nashville, a living laboratory of traditional urbanism that is consistently named one of the top small towns in the country. We are within walking distance of a wide variety of locally-owned restaurants and retail shops perfect for lunch meetings or after-work strolls. Our office is in the 181-year-old Kenneday House on Fifth Avenue, part of a downtown walking tour that includes a number of historic homes, churches and pre-Civil War era buildings.

THE JOB
As a member of the TPUDC team, you will contribute your own skills and knowledge to a variety of projects, including:

• Site planning and urban design;
• Comprehensive planning;
• Municipal master plans and strategic plans;
• Creation of Form-Based Codes;
• Graphic design and document production;
• Marketing and outreach;
• Research and development;
• Administrative support.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include:

• Planning and Urban Design;
• Production of project graphics and documents using a variety of techniques and media;
• Production of 2D plans and 3D models and renderings;
• Researching and analyzing project information and background documents, including data collection and basic market analysis;
• Assisting in the development and execution of public outreach and engagement plans and activities;
• Writing comprehensive and master plan document text;
• Assisting in the writing and editing of zoning codes and ordinances;
• Managing project and company social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, project and TPUDC website(s);
• Printing, binding, and shipping TPUDC documents (valid driver’s license and good driving record is a must);
• Finding and preparing project proposals (RFP, RFQ, etc.);
• Assisting in the development of project and document templates;
• Assisting in the development of new products and services;
• Maintain excellent customer service and business relationships by communicating in a clear and timely manner with clients, consultants, and other team members;
• Providing on-time delivery of project deliverables and ensuring that deadlines are met
• Conducting research relevant to the pursuit of excellence and innovation to help keep TPUDC on the cutting edge of the planning profession;
• Marketing and enhancing the name recognition and reputation of TPUDC by attending and participating in events, expanding our network of contacts, and fostering new project opportunities;
• Contributing new ideas and critical thinking to all TPUDC projects;
• Providing administrative support to the TPUDC team, including ordering supplies, managing the TPUDC library, organizing files and project materials, coordinating meetings and events; and maintaining an organized and welcoming office space.
• Any and all other work necessary to meet and exceed the expectations of TPUDC Principals, Directors and Clients.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to develop TPUDC’s capacity to undertake projects and offer services in your areas of passion, expertise and interest. The list of services we provide to our clients is ever-expanding, because we like to bring on team members with different knowledge and skills than our own. We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated, proactive, sound thinking, innovative, asks questions, looks for answers, and demonstrates interest and curiosity about planning-related topics. We’re looking for someone who cannot only keep up, but can be one step ahead!

TPUDC works on a number of different projects simultaneously, from year-long city coding projects to weekend design workshops. We pride ourselves on our ability to roll with the punches when it comes to client demands and changes in project scope, which often means operating on tight deadlines with short turn-arounds. We are a family-oriented team that values dinners at home and weekend adventures, but also understands the importance of the occasional all-nighter or Saturday in the office. Flexibility and balance are key! In addition, we are a small office that works closely together to accomplish tasks and undertake projects. Strong planning and urban design skills, attention to detail, excellent organization and oral and written communication skills are a must, as are the ability to problem-solve, work as a team, shift gears, multi-task, and function in bustling open studio environment with an office dog.

THE DETAILS
Proficiency in the following programs is a must:

• MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD

Bonus points if you know:

• GIS (preferably Arc-GIS software)
• Photorealistic rendering techniques & programs
• Project Management software like Microsoft Project
• Prezi

Required Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban Design or Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
1-3 years of professional working experience (internships count)

TO APPLY
Send us a cover letter