Planning Director

3 days ago

Orlando, Florida, United States LJA Engineering Full time
Join Our Team as a Planning Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning Director to lead our Planning and Landscape Architecture division in Orlando. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, creating and leading a team of planning professionals, and advising various councils, boards, and elected officials on planning, zoning, and design-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide overall strategic leadership to enhance client relationships, work products, and team skills.
  • Create and lead a team of planning professionals responsible for community planning, comprehensive planning, and graphic & technical production.
  • Advise various councils, boards, commissions, and elected/appointed officials on planning, zoning, and design-related issues.
  • Serve as liaison to clients and jurisdictions to champion project success.
  • 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 and assist in preparation of scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Build relationships and grow business in land development including residential, site, industrial, and institutional.
  • Lead business development activities by marketing to existing clients as well as identifying, and marketing to new clients.
  • Support land development entitlement activities. Strategize, problem-solve, and serve as a trusted advisor to the client.
  • Support technical efforts for business development such as the preparation of qualification statements and presentations.
  • Responsible for the quality assurance program for project deliverables within the business line.
  • Develop intermediate and long-range strategic planning for the business line.
  • Prepare reports for and advise senior management regularly regarding the activities of the division.
  • Participate in monthly Operations Meetings with Business Sector Leaders, the President, and the Business Solutions team.
  • Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations within the community.
  • Set the vision for the business line and drive the culture.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
  • 10+ years of professional experience.
  • Portfolio of successfully completed Florida projects showing experience in projects at a variety of scales and types.
  • Ability to consistently perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong Business Development and Marketing Skills.
  • Proficient in Graphic Communication.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-up, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office.
  • Bonus points if you have proficiencies in one or more of the following: Rhino, Lumion, Twinmotion, UnReal, BIM, etc.
  • Experience with MicroStation ORD.
  • Previous work experience in an AEC related firm.
About LJA Engineering

LJA Engineering, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company that promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 60 office locations, and over 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Optional Flexible Work Schedule.
  • Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day).
  • Health, dental, and vision plans with options.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Education and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Referral bonus program.

Learn more at www.lja.com

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