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Colliers Engineering & Design · 2 days ago

Project Planner

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $88K/yr

5+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Planner/Zoning Specialist to join their Planning Discipline. In this role, you will connect with communities to understand their long-term goals and develop plans that are thoughtful and realistic, while also impacting future investment through regulatory work.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work within a team framework, as well as independently, on a range of planning and regulatory project types, including, but not limited to, comprehensive plans, zoning code amendments, code assessments, form based codes, community revitalization, sustainability, and resiliency efforts, and neighborhood and area master plans

Prepare data and analysis reports, research and draft code language, review existing plans and studies, and develop project narratives, along with other supporting content

Research zoning, land use law precedents, and agency regulations to inform project recommendations and outcomes

Help to plan/prepare for and facilitate public outreach events

Develop and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and partnering organizations

Assist project team with the development of proposal and presentation materials

Manage and lead committee, stakeholder, and community meetings to advance project goals

Qualification

Land use planningZoningUrban designAICP CertificationMicrosoft OfficeResearch skillsPublic outreachProposal developmentCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in land use planning, zoning, development review, municipal operations, comprehensive / master planning, resiliency planning, and/or urban design

Bachelor's degree or higher in planning, urban design, or public policy; commensurate education in a related field, such as environmental studies, economics, land use law, etc., may also qualify

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills required

Advanced skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint required

Preferred

Working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and/or ArcGIS desired, but not required to be considered

AICP Certification and/or working toward AICP, AICP Candidate desired, but not required to be considered

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

A company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off that includes parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

Reimbursement for education

A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees