Planner Mid Level - Crofton, United States - Matrix Design Group, Inc
Description
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About Matrix:
Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking an experienced Planner in our Colorado Springs, Denver, Phoenix, San Antonio, Washington D.C., or Guam office.
As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, respect and excellence.Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief.
We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including
medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; holiday,
vacation and sick leave;
training and education;
401(k) and an
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
employee wellness programs,
social committees and
community outreach programs.
We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.
Salary Range:
$60,000.00 to $80,000.00 Annually. Salary will be dependent upon experience.
Locations:
Colorado Springs, CO, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Washington DC and Guam.
Summary:
Responsible for serving as a technical specialist to develop, plan and manage program services for various range of planning projects.
Matrix is involved in a range of community planning projects including, compatibility, land use, multi-modal transportation, urban design, land development, zoning, sustainability, open space, parks and recreation, housing, redevelopment, military compatibility planning, strategic planning, and public engagement.
Essential Functions:
- Organized, prompt and thorough approach to all responsibilities
- Project management assistance for small to midsize projects to include budgeting, scheduling, prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and deadlines
- Prepare and present proposals to potential clients or assist with their development
- Work in a collaborative, team environment toward successful project products and outcomes.
- Execute planning activities for a diverse clientele including: Local, State, Military, Federal, Private sector/developers
- Meet with clients and their representatives as an individual or part of a team to explain details, resolve issues, answer questions and maintain good relations
Competencies:
- Superior technical planning writing skills
- Knowledge of community planning concepts, theories and practices
- Research and analyze a variety of statistical and demographic data from federal, state, local, and other sources
- Prepare technical written summaries, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and maps on a range of community planning topics
- Creative problemsolving skills to gather relevant information to solve less welldefined planning problems
- Capacity to integrate multidisciplinary project approach with planners, engineers, architects, and environmental scientists
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines
- Ability to travel is required
Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in Urban or Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in in the field of Community Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Community Development or Military Planning
- Familiar with military compatibility planning, redevelopment planning, land use planning, community facilitation, military facilities planning and military programming
- Familiarity with Sketch Up or similar program, AutoCAD, or InDesign a plus
- Business development and marketing a plus
- Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company's MVR
Other Duties:
Please note 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.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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