Urban Planner IV

Job Description

The Design, Planning and Economics group of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented project manager for immediate employment in the Arlington, VA office. The project manager will lead or serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects for mainly military installations and federal agencies. As the lead of the project team, the project manager will develop creative and innovative solutions to address the Federal Government's issues. The project manager will:

Be responsible for all project tasks included in the task order including schedule, data collection and analysis, workshop preparation, meeting facilitation, concept development, report writing and layout, graphics development, etc.
Coordinate project resources and staffing and task management
Manage client's communications, expectations and requests
Communicate effectively with project team and provide clear guidance
Ensure quality of reports and documents developed meets guidelines
Mentor staff to assist in their professional growth
Assist with preparation of proposals for planning projects
Contribute to client relationships and business development efforts
Introduce innovative ideas or processes to streamline project efforts
Leads, develops, and directs growth of studio team

AECOM's Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture. With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions. Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

BA/BS in Urban/Regional Planning or related field plus six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Must be a U.S. citizen
Professional AEC experience working as a Project Manager and managing a project team

Preferred Qualifications :
Ten (10) years of related work experience
Be a strong technical leader and collaborator
Excellent communication skills with clients and project teams
Proficient at public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills
Positive outlook and can-do attitude approach to projects and teamwork
Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities
Efficient and organized project manager with an attention for detail
Ability to work independently as well as lead multi-disciplinary teams
Flexible to adapt to evolving project requirements and client requests
Fiscally responsible with projects and assignments
Team building and office management experience preferred
Proficient with MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite required
AICP certification eligible

Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position
Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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