Senior Planner - Civil Engineering

LaBella Associates has a unique opportunity in the Charlotte/SE region. We are seeking a Senior Planner/Planning Manager who will work alongside our Civil Engineering, Architecture and Transportation Divisions to lead and grow our planning practice in the southeast. The successful candidate will have experience in leading (or significant involvement with) larger, more complex planning assignments. This includes staffing, scheduling and technical responsibilities along with client coordination.

We are seeking a Team Leader who will collaborate in cultivating business through growing client relationships, working with communities and agencies in developing projects and developing proposals. Projects are diverse and may focus on community planning, urban design, transportation planning, or multi-modal planning.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an eagerness to excel. Some of the roles/duties may include:

• Project Manager role - staffing, scope schedule, and budget.
• Advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments including community plans, transportation plans/corridor studies and related analyses on local and regional basis.
• Client manager for multi-discipline and planning studies.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards, the public, and elected officials.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences.

• BS Planning, Urban design or related field. Masters Preferred.
• Eight plus years’ experience in planning, design with 2 plus years of consulting experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including successfully managing larger, complex planning, urban design or transportation projects; overseeing work by staff teams, consultants and subconsultants; maintaining high levels of client satisfaction on challenging projects; and managing schedules and budgets.
• Experience delivering comprehensive plans, corridor studies, regional trails, or other types of multimodal transportation projects.
• Experience with Federal or State-funded projects.
• Experience or interest in supervising a team including involvement in hiring, personnel matters, performance reviews, and staff mentorship.
• The drive to identify and pursue business development opportunities for a growing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AICP Certification is preferred.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.

Competencies/soft skills:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning.
• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, urban design, or transportation planning.
• Broad understanding of the principles and practices of planning, public outreach, and community revitalization.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.