DesignForce ยท 1 day ago
Director of Planning
Germantown, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expDesignForce is seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Design and Planning to lead a talented team of planners and landscape architectural professionals in developing visionary yet buildable plans for communities across Maryland. This role blends creativity, leadership, and strategy, aimed at influencing high-impact, private-sector projects.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead and collaborate on entitlement strategies across projects, developing conceptual designs that communicate a clear and compelling vision
Produce visuals, design documents, and graphics that bridge the gap between creative vision and practical implementation
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate local standards while advocating for innovative land use strategies that challenge convention and elevate outcomes
Directly lead, coach, and mentor a talented team of planners and landscape architects
Contribute to thought leadership efforts through research, writing, presentations, and other initiatives that strengthen our market position and perspective
Stay actively engaged in the industry and local communities to build meaningful relationships and identify opportunities for the firm to stand out
Engage in organization-wide leadership activities, including strategic planning, to help support the strategic advancement of their firm
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field
12 + years of relevant land planning, landscape architecture, and/or urban design experience
Deep expertise in community planning, site design, entitlement strategy, and regulatory navigation
Passion for collaboration throughout the development and execution of projects
In possession or pursuit of AICP credentials
Benefits
Unlimited Paid time Off
Competitive Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Housing Support
Paid Cell Phone
Life & Disability Insurance
Competitive Performance & Retention Bonus Program
Paid Mini Sabbatical Program
Flexible Hybrid Work Options with Dual Workspace Setup
Robust Professional Development Support
Close Knit Culture with Weekly Catered Team Lunches
On-Demand External Career Coach
Company
DesignForce
DesignForce is a purpose-driven consultancy focused on workforce strategy and career development across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase