Associate Principal, Civic Consulting Alliance - Chicago, IL

Associate Principal

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Company:Civic Consulting Alliance

Location:Chicago, IL

Date Posted:October 15, 2015

An Associate Principal at Civic Consulting Alliance has the responsibility to work with public and private sector leaders across the region to understand the biggest challenges and determine the viability of change. Once identified, Associate Principals are responsible for leading projects, working with internal staff, public sector clients, and private sector partners. Associate Principals are also responsible for growing the long-term impact of Civic Consulting, consistent with CCA’s mission and values.

Associate Principals report jointly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Principals team.

Associate Principals have an opportunity to:

• Lead high-impact projects for the city of Chicago, one of its Sister Agencies, the County and State, working side-by-side with Civic Consulting colleagues, senior executives in government and private sector leaders.
• Partner with senior executives in city, county and state government to identify challenges and develop solutions across Education, Healthcare, Public Safety, and Economic Growth.
• Work with the CEO and Principals to architect solutions and oversee implementation.
• Manage partnerships with leading private sector firms and companies.
• Coach colleagues, and at the same time receive mentoring from civic leaders across the region.
• Serve on the Management Team of Civic Consulting Alliance 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: An experienced professional with a minimum of five years of business management experience. Experience with a strategic management consulting firm is preferred, but not required.

EDUCATION: A Master’s degree in business, public policy, public affairs or related field is preferred.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Civic Consulting Alliance is seeking an exceptional individual who will demonstrate: 

• Passion for achieving the mission of Civic Consulting Alliance.
• Ability to work in collaboration with a wide variety of people (public, private, nonprofit sectors; Chief Executives, management and line staff) in complex environments.
• Track record of success in large organizations and ability to get things done in multiple settings.
• Significant analytic, relationship management, and communication skills.

To apply email resume and cover letter to principalsearch@ccachicago.org. Note in your application where you saw this posting. 

Business Manager, Luxury Living Chicago Realty - Chicago, IL

Business Manager

Luxury Living Chicago Realty

Full-Time Contractor Position starting January 2016

Luxury Living Chicago Realty, the top luxury rental brokerage in downtown Chicago, is now hiring a Business Manager to support our Brokerage and Exclusive Leasing Divisions. The Business Manager will manage a team of experienced brokers and oversee the day-to-day operations of the brokerage, including lead flow, client communications, goal tracking, and strategic planning. The Business Manager will also support the continued growth of our Exclusive Leasing Division, including the creation and maintenance of a staffing calendar and monthly/quarterly reports on leasing velocity and agent performance. The Business Manager will report to and support the Director of Operations and Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Business Manager Responsibilities

·     Oversee daily operations of the Brokerage Division, including lead distribution, client experience, customer service, team communications, and broker performance

·     Serve as the primary contact for our Brokerage team, including regular one-on-one meetings with brokers, follow-ups on performance improvements, and management of team dynamics

·     Daily management of company CRM and client pipeline

·     Emphasis on customer service across all communications with clients and team members

·     Creation of monthly schedules for Project Managers and Residential Consultants on the Exclusive Leasing Division, in coordination with the Director of Operations

·     Monthly and quarterly reports on leasing performance and velocity at multifamily properties within the portfolio of the Exclusive Leasing Division

·     Collaborate on long-term plans for the continued growth of the Exclusive Leasing Division

·     Identify opportunities for improved performance of team members in both divisions

·     Additional responsibilities as needed to improve company workflow, communications, and growth

Skills and Requirements

·     Bachelors degree with 5+ years of real estate management, sales management, account management or hospitality experience

·     Valid leasing agent or broker license in the State of Illinois (or willingness to obtain within 120 days)

·     Ability to multitask and work across a variety of platforms and channels to track client data

·     Experience with CRM maintenance and sales tracking

·     Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software and online platforms

·     Professional and personable with great communication and time management skills

·     Ability to thrive in fast paced environment

·     Available to work evenings and weekends on a set monthly schedule

·     Smart phone AND laptop computer for work purposes

·     Reliable access to a car is a plus

About Luxury Living Chicago Realty

Luxury Living Chicago Realty has been consistently recognized as the top luxury rental brokerage in Chicago. Our team consists of brokers, leasing agents, and marketing professionals with over 35 years of combined luxury real estate experience. In the past 10+ years, the team at Luxury Living Chicago has leased over 3,500 apartments and contributed to over $75 million in revenue for property owners and operators.

The Chicago Association of Realtors has recognized our Managing Broker, Aaron Galvin, as a Top Producer in 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2015, Inc. Magazine ranked Luxury Living Chicago #1255 on the 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This placement also ranks Luxury Living Chicago as the 50th fastest growing real estate company in the country.

For more information about Luxury Living Chicago Realty, our experience, and our team, visit our website LuxuryChicagoApartments.com.

To Apply

Email a copy of your current resume in PDF format to Jobs@LuxuryChicagoApartments.com. Please indicate the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

Public Sector Planning Lead, Stantec - Edmonton, AB Canada

Public Sector Planning Lead 

Stantec

March 10, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Wendy Rabel

Email: 

wendy.rabel@stantec.com

Website: 

http://www.stantec.com/designyourcareer

Location: 

Edmonton, AB T5K 2L6

Canada

At Stantec, We bring together the places that make communities feel like home whether it’s an urban park, a commercial plaza, or a residential neighborhood. We do this because we’re part of the community too and we care about the places where we live—just as much as you do. Join the team that truly designs with community in mind.

Our Edmonton office has an opportunity for a Public Sector Planning Lead within our Community Development Group. Our planning team provides a dynamic work environment where there is always an opportunity to work on a variety of unique and challenging projects.

As a member of our multidisciplinary consulting team, you will: lead the public sector planning practice, lead all levels of project management and client relations, grow and diversify the public sector planning practice, play a pivotal role in contributing to the team's collective professional experience.

The ideal candidate will have the following: a Degree in Urban Planning or a related discipline; 10+ years of progressive experience in planning with a strong public sector focus, preferably within a consulting environment; 5+ years of leadership experience in a comparable role; Full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners; experience in public participation processes and business management; excellent problem solving, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; experience writing proposals and leading multi-disciplinary teams to win work.

Stantec is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to Affirmative Action, Workforce Diversity, and the principles of Employment Equity.

Associate Planner - City of Laguna Beach, CA

Associate Planner

City of Laguna Beach

March 4, 2015

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Gabriele Friedman

Phone: 

949-497-0324

Website: 

http://www.lagunabeachcity.net

Location: 

Laguna Beach, CA

ASSOCIATE PLANNER - City of Laguna Beach - $5,425 - $7,636/mo

City of Laguna Beach Community Development Department seeks talented enthusiastic professionals to fill two positions performing professional-level tasks in the City’s zoning and planning divisions. Duties include working closely with divisional management staff performing complex plans examination, policy development and advanced report preparation. Education equivalent to Bachelor’s degree with major course work in planning, geography, public administration, business management or a related field, and four years of experience in urban planning in either current or comprehensive planning is required. Apply at www.lagunabeachcity.net

Application Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. EOE

Senior Associate/Project Manager, Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. - San Francisco, CA

Senior Associate/Project Manager 

Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.

February 16, 2015 

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Henry Pontarelli

Phone: 

805.595.1345

Email: 

henry@lisawiseconsulting.com

Website: 

http://www.lisawiseconsulting.com

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC), a land use planning and economics
consulting leader, seeks a full-time Senior Associate with technical
planning and management skills and experience.  LWC is in a strong
growth mode and this opportunity includes helping take the firm to the
next level of growth and attainment.  The position is based out of
LWC’s San Francisco office and reports directly to the owners of the
firm.

LWC was founded in 2006 and has grown to a staff of 10.  LWC’s
corporate culture is marked by a commitment to: collaboration, 100%
client satisfaction and the highest quality work product.  The firm
focuses on long-range planning (land development code, master plans,
and specific plans), form-based and hybrid codes, economic and
financial feasibility analysis and strategies, housing and a growing
pre-development services practice.  More information on LWC is
available on our website: www.lisawiseconsulting.com.

The ideal candidate will have at least eight (8) years of increasingly
responsible experience in the planning field, a track record of
managing complex projects, mentoring and supervising junior staff,
sourcing and pursuing new business.  The ideal candidate will also
have superior writing and public presentation skills, and thrive on a
team of highly motivated and capable individuals who seek personal and
professional advancement.  Familiarity with basic corporate finance
and business management is a plus.  A master’s degree in land use
planning or related field is preferred but experience may be
substituted for education.

LWC’s compensation package includes a competitive salary and benefits
commensurate with the skill and experience of the candidate.

Responsibilities include:

· Leading technical planning projects, communication with
clients and agencies, assuring deadlines are met, budgets are
adhered to and staff and sub consultants have clear direction.

· Leading new business development, identification,
evaluation, pursuit, and procurement.

· Maintaining profitability of projects through efficient and
appropriate direction of staff and subconsultant time and project
management planning.

· Building relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry leaders.

· Mentoring, training and supervising junior staff.

· Leading public meetings and presentations on behalf of the company.

· Contributing to corporate strategy formulation and implementation.

· Managing multiple assignments.

Applications should include a resumé, and brief cover letter and
submitted to henry@lisawiseconsulting.com, by March 15, 2015.