Jobgether

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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Project Manager-Planning in the United States. The Project Manager-Planning will play a central role in shaping innovative community plans for cities, towns, and counties. This position involves leading research, facilitating public participation, and delivering high-quality planning documents that are visually engaging and actionable. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of planners, engineers, landscape architects, and economic development professionals to produce technically sound, market-driven plans. You will have the opportunity to influence economic and community development strategies while engaging directly with local officials, steering committees, and the public. The role balances independent initiative with team collaboration and includes travel across the state to facilitate meetings. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional passionate about urban planning, design, and public engagement. \n Accountabilities: Conduct background research, analysis, and GIS mapping to support planning initiatives. Facilitate public participation activities to identify community needs, priorities, and opportunities. Prepare interim and final planning documents, incorporating writing, mapping, and graphic design. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to recommend strategies addressing economic and community development goals. Travel to and facilitate public, stakeholder, and steering committee meetings across the state. Interact effectively with elected officials, local government staff, partnering consulting firms, and internal team members. Requirements: Candidates should possess a strong foundation in urban and community planning with proven project management experience. Required qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, public policy, landscape architecture, or a related field. Minimum of 6 years of professional experience preparing long-range community plans (e.g., comprehensive plans, thoroughfare plans, district plans). AICP Certification preferred. Excellent graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis. Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Reliable transportation and flexibility to attend evening and off-site meetings. Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-driven bonuses. Flexible work arrangements: remote, hybrid, or in-office options depending on role and situation. Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Recognition programs celebrating individual and team achievements. Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative company culture. Paid time off and support for work-life balance. \n Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1