Director Of Planning And Urban Design

Director of Planning and Urban Design

Leading land development firm Poulos & Bennett is actively seeking a Director of Planning and Urban Design for immediate employment. This position provides a unique opportunity to join an established, well-respected, and growing Land Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction Management firm to lead the planning department with a variety and diverse range of projects.  Our teams prepare large scale conceptual site plans as well as well as develop solutions to policy and design challenges and focus on providing our Clients with the highest quality services and technical expertise. This position will support multi-disciplinary planning projects for private and public clients.

Poulos & Bennett Culture:

Our culture is based on collaboration, accountability, empowerment, recognition, and continuous learning. P&B, ranked one of the region’s Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal for the last two years, offers a dynamic, fun and family feel atmosphere with a focus on professionalism and employee growth.

Poulos & Bennett combines the camaraderie of a vibrant office environment with remote options to promote work/life balance. When working at P&B, our teammates enjoy the benefits of a relaxed office environment that ensures professional development, mentorship, collaboration, and friendship. In addition, we provide the full infrastructure and technology for remote work in order to promote a healthy balance of work and home for those times when life happens.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field or commensurate experience

·         5+ years of relevant planning experience in progressively responsible roles

·         Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required

·         Excellent writing and communication skills

·         Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field

·         AICP designation and/or Registered Landscape Architect

Responsibilities:

·         Coordination and management for the design and preparation of conceptual site plans

·         Provide research and interpretation of jurisdictional policies and requirements for due diligence and entitlement-related projects, such as annexations, comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning applications, conditional use applications, etc.

·         Prepare written reports and data analysis for entitlement-related applications.

·         Accurate and timely preparation of Planning and permitting application packages such as Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Planned Developments, and Rezonings, including managing applications through the review process and preparation of responses to staff comments.

·         Lead public outreach meetings and workshops including preparation of agendas, presentation materials, and meeting reports.

·         Interaction and communication with public and private sector clients.

·         Client representation at public hearings and meetings.

·         Public speaking before a variety of audiences.

·         Lead and mentor entry level planners.

·         Involvement and leadership role in Planning and/or real estate industry professional organization.

Skills and Abilities:

·         Above average skills using Adobe products, ArcGIS and/or Autodesk products

·         Ability to think and work proactively in a fast-paced environment

·         A consultative, service-oriented mindset and collaborative problem-solving skills

·         Project experience with current planning concepts (i.e. Form Based Code, Transit Oriented Design, Smart Growth, etc.)

·         Detail oriented

·         Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.

·         Highly organized with the ability to manage priorities effectively

·         Experience in public speaking and representation at public hearings

·         Proficient leader

·         Ability to prepare urban/concept designs

Benefits:

·         Compensation package commiserate with experience and location

·         Excellent PTO and holiday program

·         401K plan with company match

·         Competitive health and dental insurance options

·         Tuition reimbursement program

·         Work/Life Balance Remote Option