Colliers Engineering & Design · 10 hours ago
Project Planner
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expColliers Engineering and Design is looking for a Project Planner to join their Land Use Planning Team. The Project Planner will guide projects through the entitlement and development review process while collaborating with various stakeholders to translate conceptual visions into compliant communities.
ConstructionMechanical EngineeringArchitecture & DesignArchitectureCivil Engineering
Responsibilities
Use industry standards, sources and methods to gather and analyze data for planning projects and identifying project constraints and opportunities. This includes jurisdictional planning publications and online resources, zoning ordinances, and physical characteristics typically analyzed for planning projects
Coordinate directly with clients and committees to schedule meetings and share information about projects
Outline, design, and draft narrative text for planning applications
Attend neighborhood meetings and public hearings related to entitlement projects
Initiate, plan, and coordinate logistics of neighborhood meetings. Complete follow-up related to the meetings, including summaries to provide to the jurisdiction in support of the project
Prepare presentations, handouts, and/or display boards for client meetings and public presentations and assist in presenting
Assist in the development of project schedules and deliverable timelines, including preparation of project scopes, schedules, and proposed budgets
Assist in development and updating project websites and social media posts
Coordinate printing of project deliverables
Work with project managers to understand project financials and assist in delivering projects on budget
Assist in marketing efforts to expand client base for planning projects
Coordinate the collection of GIS data necessary for planning projects, analyze spatial data in GIS, and prepare maps for planning reports
Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices
Be responsive to others and share information to improve efficiency and help others achieve goals; listen and engage in productive and critical debate
Suggest new ideas and processes; stay informed of developments in practice areas; view obstacles as opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Community, Regional or Urban Planning, or Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited university, or combination of education and experience required
Minimum 2 to 5 years of related experience in Planning
Ability to read and comprehend regulatory and policy documents, development plans and law cases, ordinances, maps, and agreements
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Basic GIS knowledge required; AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign operational skills preferred, but not required
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to exercise initiative and to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions
Preferred
Desire to be actively working toward your AICP licensure preferred
Benefits
Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid pregnancy disability leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
Employee referral and professional license bonuses
A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
Reimbursement for education
A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
Company
Colliers Engineering & Design
Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.
1001-5000 employees
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President & CEO
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