Senior Planner

Are you Ready to Plan Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuoustraining and development opportunities, andcommunity impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Senior Planner in our Hartford, CT office. As a Senior Planner you will play a critical role in shaping the future of communities by creating plans that balance community needs with environmental sustainability and economic viabilityand provide effective design solutions that meet the client's project goals and budget. This role involves significant interaction withclient's,public officials, developers, and the community, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Additionally, this roleis responsible forleading complex planning projects and initiatives, and willprovideexpert guidance on land use, zoning,design,transportation, and environmental planning.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead and managestrategic initiatives, ensuring they align with theclient's/organization's goals, meetthe regulatoryrequirementsand are within budget;
• Setspolicy and guideline directionto support sustainable development and community growth;
• Collaborate withclient's,government officials, developers, community groups, and other stakeholders to gather input and build consensus on planning initiatives;
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on planning issues, including demographic trends, land use patterns, and environmental impacts;
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops, and hearings to engage the community and gather feedback on planning proposals;
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data and create detailed maps for planning purposes;
• Completes and reviews project concepts and master plans;
• Completes and reviews site evaluation studies, reports, and entitlement drawing submissions;
• Provides technical support for condemnation project work;
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and planning documents to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders;
• Project management on some projects, including attending meetings, budgeting, scheduling,proposalsand billing;
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners and planning technicians, fostering professional development and growth;
• Executive client engagement.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expert in regulatory compliance and sustainability;
• Skilled in ArcGIS,AutoCAD,Adobe Suite, and SketchUp;
• Strongresearchand technicaldesign skills;
• Stronganalysis andproblem solvingskills, with an attention to detail;
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Excellentorganizational skills, particularlywith regard toprojectmanagement;
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships;
• Ability tomentor, train, motivate and lead others;
• Demonstrates leadership traits in the Project Management career path;
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges;
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Ability to travel up to15% with occasional overnight stays.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalentrequired;
• 14years of experience minimumrequired,16preferred, inthe planning industry;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred;

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate,in Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Arts, or equivalent preferred;
• 18years of experience minimumrequired,20preferred, inthe planning industry;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.

Salary Range $95,000- $138,000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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