Planning Project Manager I

Serving in a leadership capacity, those in this role lead multidisciplinary project teams in the development of programs, plans and designs, consistently bringing outside-the-box visions to life. This position provides a wide range of planning and zoning-related duties that are creative, varied, and fast-paced.

THE PLANNING PROJECT MANAGER I AT CPL

The Planning Project Manager I utilizes extensive experience in the administration of zoning and design of ordinances, parks, urban plazas, streetscapes, greenways, and other developments to lead CPL’s dedicated teams in preparing plans, reports, and administering public processes.

Reporting to a Principal, you establish project timelines; balance client needs and budgets; consolidate construction documents and design details; schedule, attend and lead design charrettes; and engage in reviews with various governing agencies. As a Project Manager you are also tasked with developing and mentoring those under your supervision. The Project Manager is a supervisory role.

What You Bring To The Table

• Master's degree in Urban Planning , Public Administration or related field is preferred
• Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is required .
• Minimum of eight (8) years of planning experience with at least two (2) years of experience as a senior-level planner.
• Prior supervisory experience is highly preferred .
• Able to work well in a team-oriented environment .
• Excellent written and communication skills .
• Skilled in organizing time, resources, and tasks .
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment .
• Proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite .
  
  

CORE DUTIES

• Performs and manages professional planning projects, research, and analysis .
• Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws .
• Advises various councils, boards, commissions, and elected officials in planning-related issues .
• Assigns project tasks to professional staff and ensures successful delivery (on-time and within budget) .
• Attends substantial number of evening and weekend meetings .
• Travel to other local offices and clients may be necessary.
• Writes staff memos for zoning-related applications for boards and councils .
• Conducts research on planning and zoning-related matters .
• Completes zoning plan reviews for commercial building permits, land disturbance permits, pla n s and other land development/zoning related applications .
• Presents cases to authorities and commissions .
• Manages long-range planning and zoning projects for multiple clients .
• Read s , interpret s , and write s zoning and other codes.
• Participates in internal master planning charrettes .
• Reviews reports for comprehensive and other master plans .
• Manages concurrent small to medium projects and successfully delivers these on time and on budget .
• Facilitates and participates in outreach initiatives, including leading and managing outreach tasks as a part of larger planning efforts. 
• Observes business development activities such as client engagement, proposal writing, and presentations .
• Serves as a secondary client liaison under the P rincipal .
• Understands key legislation at the state and federal level that impacts the planning profession. 
• Supervisory requirements, including recruitment and retention of talent including:
• Engage s and foster s the growth of CPL team members. Provide encouragement and regular feedback; and serve as a mentor/example for all levels of the team.
• Manage s /oversee s career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check-ins, and the development of career plans for each team member) .
• Develop s future leaders within the organization (train your replacement) .
• Engage s , motivate s , and lead s internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and plans to move the organization in the desired direction.
• Influence s people through effective communication .
• Promote s justice, diversity, and fairness in the organization .
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:  CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family: 

• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium
• Flexible Time Off 8 Holidays a year
• Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt. 
• Licensure Assistance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
• Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes. 
• FREE Life Insurance and AD D Insurance 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
  
  

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE?  We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.
  
  

The rate for this position generally ranges between $80K-100K annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL 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. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.