Hybrid Project Manager - Placemaking + Resilience bei LJA

Title: Project Manager

Division: Land Development

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people that we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals who take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary:  The Project Manager is responsible for managing members of the Public Planning team and participating in advanced, professional planning and design activities.  Candidate must have experience in project management, business development, team building, and project profitability for Public Sector City Planning and Design projects.  Requires strong leadership and communication skills with team members, clients, and governmental agencies. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Lead a team of public planning professionals responsible for producing community planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic & technical production. 
• Advise various councils, boards, commissions, and elected/appointed officials on planning and design-related issues.
• Serve as liaison and perform necessary functions in support of public client planning and development departments.
• Evaluate and prepare reports on operations & activities, recommend improvements and modifications.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration.
• Create, administer, and supervise public outreach campaigns for planning and design efforts.
• Develop business by marketing company to existing clients and identifying and marketing to new clients. 
• Support technical efforts for business development such as preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs, preparation for presentations, and interfacing/coordinating the efforts of the Placemaking and Resilience Group. 
• Develop and assist in preparation of scope, budget, and schedule. 

Required Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in City Planning, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or other related fields. 
• Masters Degree preferred.
• AICP Certification or ability to acquire.

Required Experience:

• 5-10 years’ of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and design. 
• 3+ years’ experience as a practice leader and manager with direct reports
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability
• Creative and innovative design skills
• Reading comprehension skills to understand complex technical and legal materials 
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative, and ArcGIS Pro software; social media and website design and development
• Advanced GIS mapping skills
• Create advanced graphics and layouts in Adobe Creative