Senior Community Planner

Title: Senior Community Planner
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Position Summary:
We are seeking an Associate or Senior Planner to join our growing Planning and GIS Team. This position leads the production of technical reports, presentation materials, and other planning-related deliverables for various clients. The Planner will work closely with the Planning Manager and be part of a dynamic team focused on community and economic development. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious planning professional with strong technical competency and a passion for community development. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, growth-minded, and experienced in the planning, design, and permitting processes in various contexts, with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of presentation materials, technical reports, and project deliverables for planning projects such as master plans and updates, neighborhood plans, etc.
• Develop and lead community engagement activities
• Lead data collection and analysis efforts
• Manage project budgets
• Develop strategies to promote economic and community development, improve land use efficiency, address housing challenges, and advance community initiatives
• Collaborate with municipalities, developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, and community organizations
• Interpret and apply applicable local, state, and county codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Assist in preparing proposals and fee estimates for potential projects
• Supervise junior staff
• Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, public meetings, and within the community.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of planning experience, 6 years for Senior Planner role
• Degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, urban design, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, geography, or related field
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Knowledge of planning methodology, principles, and practices, including research and data collection
• Familiarity with municipal planning and zoning administrator activities
• Knowledge of development processes, real estate finance, incentives, and other public approvals (preferred)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu.

Skills:
Urban planning, urban design, regional planning, engineering, landscape architecture.