What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Community Planner position at Switch4 LLC?
Title: Senior Community Planner
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Job Type: FTE/Permanent
Position Summary
We are seeking an Associate or Senior Planner to join our growing Planning and GIS Team. This position leads the production of technical reports, presentation materials, and other planning-related deliverables for various clients. The Planner will work closely with the Planning Manager and be part of a dynamic team focused on community and economic development. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious planning professional with strong technical competency and a passion for community development. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, growth-minded, and experienced in the planning, design, and permitting processes in various contexts, with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Urban planning, urban design, regional planning, engineering, landscape architecture.
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Job Type: FTE/Permanent
Position Summary
We are seeking an Associate or Senior Planner to join our growing Planning and GIS Team. This position leads the production of technical reports, presentation materials, and other planning-related deliverables for various clients. The Planner will work closely with the Planning Manager and be part of a dynamic team focused on community and economic development. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious planning professional with strong technical competency and a passion for community development. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, growth-minded, and experienced in the planning, design, and permitting processes in various contexts, with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead the production of presentation materials, technical reports, and project deliverables for planning projects such as master plans and updates, neighborhood plans, etc.
- Develop and lead community engagement activities
- Lead data collection and analysis efforts
- Manage project budgets
- Develop strategies to promote economic and community development, improve land use efficiency, address housing challenges, and advance community initiatives
- Collaborate with municipalities, developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, and community organizations
- Interpret and apply applicable local, state, and county codes, ordinances, and regulations
- Assist in preparing proposals and fee estimates for potential projects
- Supervise junior staff
- Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, public meetings, and within the community.
- Minimum of 4 years of planning experience, 6 years for Senior Planner role
- Degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, urban design, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, geography, or related field
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
- Knowledge of planning methodology, principles, and practices, including research and data collection
- Familiarity with municipal planning and zoning administrator activities
- Knowledge of development processes, real estate finance, incentives, and other public approvals (preferred)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu.
Urban planning, urban design, regional planning, engineering, landscape architecture.
