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MRB Group · 3 days ago

Senior Planning Associate - Long Range Planning

Waco, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

MRB Group is a nationwide multi-disciplinary firm focused on local government services, currently seeking a Senior Planning Associate to enhance their planning practice. The role involves managing planning projects, developing scopes and budgets, and fostering collaboration with community stakeholders.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare Project Scopes and Budgets

Develop project scopes, written content, cost estimates, and proposal submissions

Prepare itemized budgets that reflect staff time, consultant fees, travel, materials, and other project-related expenses

Conduct research on similar projects to inform scope development and cost estimating

Spearhead and manage projects from kick-off to completion

Monitor and choreograph project budgets, timelines, and deliverables

Translate complex planning concepts and data into accessible language

Align with the project manager’s strategic direction to fulfill client goals; when leading a project, establish and implement those strategies independently

Oversee multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, ensuring collaboration across cross-functional teams while adhering to timelines and budget limitations

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and provide support to the National Director of Long Range Planning

Supervise and engage in research efforts

Serve as a core technical contributor throughout all stages of project development

Organize and maintain planning team documentation, ensuring all records are properly collected and stored in designated systems or platforms

Design and implement inclusive public engagement strategies to gather input from diverse community stakeholders

Facilitate meetings, workshops, open houses, and other types of engagement events

Develop materials and data collection tools for distribution

Manage virtual engagement tools to reach broader audiences

Sort, analyze, and translate input into actionable insights

Create and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences in a clear and accessible manner

Draft clear, concise, and well-organized technical documents, including plans, reports, memos, and applications

Utilize geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data, create maps, and support data-driven planning decisions

Create graphic materials for public engagement tools, including boards, flyers, posters, and digital platforms, using software like Adobe Creative Suite

Produce illustrative site plans, sections, and diagrams that support storytelling and community engagement efforts

Create 3D visualizations and conceptual renderings using tools like SketchUp to illustrate proposed land use, urban design, or redevelopment scenarios

Use tools like Photoshop to enhance site photos, streetscapes, and maps to visually communicate before-and-after conditions

Represent the team during meetings, client interactions, and other project-related activities

Stay well-informed of Texas planning laws and regulatory requirements relevant to planning initiatives

Operate within clearly defined project parameters and assigned responsibilities

Take part in scheduled internal and client-facing meetings, as delegated

Qualification

AICP certificationGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Adobe Creative SuiteProject managementSketchUpUrban DesignPublic engagementConfident public speakerTeam-orientedProblem solvingWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field

7+ years of planning experience, with at least 3 years of consulting with municipalities

AICP certification required

Working knowledge of software programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), SketchUp and/or ArcGIS

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and techniques in the following planning areas: Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Neighborhood Revitalization, Urban Design, Sustainable Development

Passion for continued learning and planning innovation

Team-oriented and desire to engage in interdisciplinary projects

Confident public speaker and engagement facilitator

Exceptional project management, problem solving, written and oral communication, public engagement, and teambuilding skills

Preferred

Masters Preferred in Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field

CNU-A certification preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage. We offer generous employer-paid contributions for medical insurance: 100% premium coverage for our High-Deductible Health Plan, plus employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA), which you may also contribute to with pre-tax dollars.

75% premium coverage for our Copay and Hybrid Health Plans.

Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (Optional additional life insurance coverage is also available)

Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan - Includes a generous 20% employer match to help you plan for your future.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays - Includes one floating holiday per year, to be used at your discretion.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Available for dependent care and healthcare expenses, offering tax savings.

Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Stock Ownership Opportunities - Available for select employees.

Licensure Support

Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program - Designed to support the growth of junior staff.

Flex Time and Remote Work Options - We promote work-life balance with flexible scheduling and a hybrid work model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Team Building and Company Events