Senior Urban Planner/Urban Designer

Company: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Location: New York
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Stantec Jobs - Senior Urban Planner/Urban Designer in NEW YORK, New York, United States We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy . Search for City, State, Country, Zip Code Search for Job Title or Keywords Flexible Working Locations Browse by Location Senior Urban Planner/Urban Designer - Stantec Jobs Job Information Senior Urban Planner/Urban Designer NEW YORK , New York Senior Urban Planner/Urban Designer - ( 230000UC )DescriptionWe create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving-whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.Strong communities don't just happen - they're built. They're creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. At Stantec, we're driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaboration on projects that aware as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling.Through planning and urban design and our commitment to sustainability, Stantec empowers communities and helps realize their potential. Our urban planners/designers help create great places and the infrastructure to get people and goods moving in a way that reflects context and user needs. We take a collaborative approach to planning and design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.Your OpportunityStantec's Urban Places practice is seeking a Senior Urban Planner/Designer to lead multidisciplinary design teams including planners, urban designers, landscape architects, architects, civil engineers, mobility, and other support experts on a wide variety of projects with both public and private entities. Successful candidate will support the planning and urban design team in developing and sustaining a creative and innovative practice with a focus on comprehensive planning, strategic planning, transportation, and smart mobility projects, within the local and regional context. Our portfolio includes local municipalities and other public agencies, large institutions, and private developers.Mobility, sustainability, and resilience strategies form a major part of our work for Urban Places projects. Our Smart Mobility team collaborates closely with our Urban Places projects and works with our clients and across disciplines to develop mobility strategies which link resilience, placemaking, economic development, infrastructure, and well-being in new and innovative ways.Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and support interdisciplinary public and private sector assignments including waterfronts, streetscapes, parks and plazas, entertainment districts, campus planning and design, transit, mixed-use development, green infrastructure, mobility, cultural facilities, resiliency, and transportation enhancements.
• Provide strategic oversight on transportation, community development, architecture, and landscape architecture projects.
• Lead teams through all phases of a project lifecycle as Project Manager.
• provide oversight and leadership on analysis, design reports, and master plan level graphics and narrative.
• support planning, scheduling, production, and coordination on the design and technical aspects of assigned projects.
• Provide oversight and quality control reviews of design development and construction documentation preparation for interdisciplinary assignments.
• Directs, plans, and leads client presentations.
• Mentor local Urban Places and Smart Mobility, and Planning staff.
• Manage financial targets and revenue growth through client outreach and engagement in conjunction with our interdisciplinary team of professionals.
• Drive business development. Identify and pursue key leads and opportunities and engage staff in research, go-no go reviews, and pursuit strategies.
• Lead and/or support design, technical, and fee proposals.
• Provide project and task assistance to various Urban Places, planning and urban design teams across the company
• Demonstrated understanding of community engagement tools and techniques, environmental and social justice's approach.
• Build new and foster existing relationships with major clients and seek, pursue, and procure exciting projects as lead and in collaboration with our dynamic and diversified team of professionals.QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials
  • Technical expert in all relevant areas of design and understanding of various design methods
  • Highly effective in building and maintaining client relationships
  • Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements with significant local jurisdictional experience and established contacts
  • Effective communicator and leader with the ability to work on and lead teams
  • Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
  • Working knowledge of relevant drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat
  • AICP and/or other certifications from allied profession (ASLA, AIA, CNU-A, LEED-ND etc.) required. PP credential for New Jersey desired but not required.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License would be a plusEducation and Experience
    • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field.
    • Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.New York City's Pay Transparency Law: Requires employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in New York City:Hiring Salary Range: $134,400 - $168,000- New York City locations only. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Benefits Summary : Full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.Primary Location : United States-New York-New YorkOrganization : BC-1923 Transpt-US Northeast InfrastructureEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : Yes, 25 % of the TimeSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Feb 28, 2023, 8:52:04 AMReq ID: 230000UCStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Apply Now
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