City of Charlotte · 2 weeks ago
Project Manager/Urban Designer - Urban Design Center
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $104K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Charlotte is dedicated to transforming urban growth and transit investments into well-designed, people-centered places. This role leads urban design and placemaking projects across city departments, ensuring that public spaces reflect strong design principles and community needs.
GovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead interdepartmental projects for the Urban Design Center and other city departments, as assigned
In partnership with other PD+D divisions, lead transit/station area planning efforts around recently funded transit projects
Oversee urban design reviews of future transit projects/provide feedback based on sound principles of urban design
Lead large placemaking projects/manage budgets from design through construction
Partner with planning staff to assist with Community Area Plan implementation
Provide urban design guidance to city Capital Projects
Work with other Departments on major initiatives where urban design and placemaking is concerned (e.g., Corridors of Opportunity, Strategic Investment Areas, etc.)
Assist/lead, as needed, on ad hoc planning and urban design projects (e.g. master planning, design responses and test fits, ordinance updates, etc.)
Perform regulatory tasks as they relate to urban design and the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Manage and mentor junior employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree, with a strong preference that it be supplemented by a Master's Degree in the above fields of study
Five (5) years of progressive professional design experience (urban design, public space planning and design, placemaking, policy planning and implementation) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Urban design principles, best practices, and applicability to the built environment
Construction management and project implementation, especially how construction methods and design interventions impact the public realm
Leading multi-disciplinary project teams and project management
Management and leadership of junior staff
Experience working with design and development professionals
Ability to effectively collaborate within internal and external organizations
Effective communication of design principles and practices to diverse audiences and all segments of the City's population
Community engagement experience and ability to build relationships with neighborhood leaders
Work in a fast-paced environment that requires personal organization, a self-starting work ethic, and the ability to switch between tasks quickly
Rendering and graphic production including hand sketching, master planning, computer-generated perspectives, diagrams, etc
Software knowledge, including Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft 365
Preferred
Preference given for candidates with a design education and/or design training and experience
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Company
City of Charlotte
City of Charlotte is a municipal government.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and RecreationMaddie's Fund
2024-05-29Grant· $0.01M
2022-09-06Grant· $0M
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