Federal Urban/Master Planner

AECOM Federal Planning Group is actively seeking a creative, highly talented project manager for immediate employment in the Arlington, VA office. The project manager will lead or serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects for mainly military installations and federal agencies. As the lead of the project team, the project manager will develop creative and innovative solutions to address the Federal Government's issues. The project manager will:

- Be responsible for all project tasks included in the task order including schedule, data collection and analysis, workshop preparation, meeting facilitation, concept development, report writing and layout, graphics development, etc.

- Coordinate project resources and staffing and task management

- Manage client's communications, expectations and requests

- Communicate effectively with project team and provide clear guidance

- Ensure quality of reports and documents developed meets guidelines

- Mentor staff to assist in their professional growth

- Assist with preparation of proposals for planning projects

- Contribute to client relationships and business development efforts

- Introduce innovative ideas or processes to streamline project efforts

- Leads, develops, and directs growth of studio team



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Minimum Requirements

* Must be a U.S. citizen

* Must have a master's degree in urban and regional planning or related field

* Seven to ten years+ of related work experience

* Must have project management skills and experience managing a project team

* Be a strong technical leader and collaborator

* Excellent communication skills with clients and project teams

* Proficient at public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills

* Positive outlook and can-do attitude approach to projects and teamwork

* Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

* Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities

* Efficient and organized project manager with an attention for detail

* Ability to work independently as well as lead multi-disciplinary teams

* Flexible to adapt to evolving project requirements and client requests

* Fiscally responsible with projects and assignments

* Team building and office management experience preferred

* Proficient with MS Office Suite and Adobe InDesign and Illustrator software

Preferred Qualifications

* AICP certification preferred

* LEED certification preferred

* Proficiency with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Sketchup Pro is a plus

* Knowledge of military planning or military experience a plus, but not required

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.