Job description
Senior Planner/Project Manager
E.Holdings, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA
Position Summary
As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for supporting a multitude of high-profile projects through solid technical planning experience and expertise. You will be entrusted with assisting on specific tasks involved in a project, such as analyzing and presenting research; creating maps and analyzing data through GIS; the design, facilitation, and support for public engagement events; travelling to various project locations; managing and facilitating process and planning committees; overseeing the development and maintenance of project websites; writing recommendations; producing draft content and overseeing the production of final reports and plan documents.
Job Responsibilities
•Research: Conduct research and data collection on community conditions and trends and work with planners to assist in presenting information in a clear and compelling manner in multiple formats.•Map Preparation: Prepare or coordinate the preparation of maps and graphics that help to effectively convey key data and help tell important stories about communities. ArcGIS proficiency is required.
•Quality Control: Ensure tasks are being completed to a high standard.•Process Improvement: Continually look for new ways to improve our process, products, and deliverables.•Graphic and Process Materials: Work with our graphic designers and communications team to help prepare or review and oversee preparation communications and outreach materials for planning processes, including print collateral and online communications tools including website design, online survey, and engagement tools.
•Facilitation Support: Facilitate or support public workshops and events, facilitate small groups, and analyze public input gathered.
•Produce, Write, & Edit Content: Prepare draft content for presentations to clients, stakeholders, and the public, draft text for planning documents and interim deliverables that is technically competent while also accessible to the intendedaudience(s), and edit or assist with editing and formatting plans and other documents.•Company Marketing: Support general marketing, including drafting company website updates and conference presentation material. Assist with submittals for conferences, articles, and awards as needed.
•Presentations: Present to planning committees, elected officials as well as at local and national conferences.
•Professional Development: Work with managers to prepare a professional developmentplan on an annual basis and to undertake training to further develop key skills (technical, writing, etc.) and management capabilities.
•Professionalism: Being professional at all times is an essential function of this position, especially when dealing with clients or fellow employees. This is true whether in person,over the telephone, virtually or through email communications. All employees are entitled to a 100% non-hostile environment.
Other Responsibilities
•Excellent communications skills (with clients, public and internal staff)
•Excellent organization and task management capabilities.
•Strong writing and editing skills.
•An aptitude for visual/graphic presentation.
•Understanding of client service techniques and problem resolution.
•Ability to listen, collect information and process appropriately.
•Ability to follow detailed instructions.
•Ability to independently produce high quality work in a distracting work environment which may include regular interruptions from walk-in traffic, phonecalls and emails.
•Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally using proper grammar andsolid comprehension of English language.
•Ability to meet and exceed established deadlines and respond in timely manner toclients and fellow co-workers.
•Ability to cooperate, collaborate, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors,vendors, the public, and others involved with our business.
•Ability to manage projects and tasks as well as take ownership and responsibilityover project goals.
•Ability and willingness to mentor and coach planners and intern planners.
•Ability to work on multiple projects in different phases at any given time in an efficient and high-quality manner.
•Maintain professionalism and a consistent and positive client service image when interacting with vendors, clients, and co-workers.
•Understanding of and compliance with company policies and procedures includingsafety procedures.
•A complete familiarity with company’s philosophy and services is required and iseasily attained within the first 90 days of employment
•Education: Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field.•Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a planning position with similar duties. Project management experience is required.
•Accreditation: Relevant professional accreditation (AICP or equivalent). Or willingness to attain certification within 1 year of joining firm.
•Proficiency in using MS Office software, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS(mapping data management and analysis) is required.
About E. Holdings, Inc.
E. Holdings provides project advisory, project management, and technical services to publicand private sector clients for building and infrastructure construction and redevelopmentprojects. Our expertise is in our ability to implement effective public outreach, public relations and community relations programs, as well as urban planning and strategic planning with a focus on non-profit and governmental sectors. The expertise of our staff and the strength of ourprofessional relationships allow us to implement public participation programs that are specific,purposeful and productive. We operate on the premise that public participation is a necessaryelement needed to spawn economic growth and create sustainable and successful developments. We understand and appreciate how people connect with their surrounds—their built environment—or their “place.” Clear and fluid communication are critical factors whendeveloping programs that will impact—and ultimately improve—people’s quality of life. Our understanding of how people connect with their environment—Connecting People and Place—is essential to the success of our clients’ endeavors.
To support the health and safety of our team and work spaces, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have received an approved accommodation based on medical condition
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
•401(k)
•Dental insurance
•Health an Vision insurance
•Paid time off
•Professional development assistance
Schedule:
•Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Salary $78,000 - $87,000 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15219