PLANNING DIRECTOR– LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ELEVATE YOUR CAREER WITH US
McIntosh Associates, an LJA Company, is seeking a Planning Director for the Planning and Landscape Architecture (PLA) division. This role is designed to help you achieve your full career potential by enhancing your professional development, excelling in your strengths, and fostering growth in new areas. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects that align with your interests, drive, and skills. Our team is highly motivated, enthusiastic about learning, and ready to take responsibility for projects. At McIntosh/LJA, you'll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger.
SUMMARY
The Planning and Landscape Architecture (PLA) Group is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a Director of Planning to help create and grow a team in our Orlando office. Directors show a high level of enthusiasm for and commitment to the firm, its mission, and its professionals, and demonstrate expertise in the foundational principles in our industries. Directors also serve as active leaders in their projects and teams and have the respect of their peers & managers.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE
- Provide overall strategic leadership within the Southeast to enhance client relationships, work products, and team skills.
- Create and lead a team of planning professionals responsible for community planning, comprehensive planning, and graphic & technical production.
- Advise various councils, boards, commissions, and elected/appointed officials on planning, zoning and design-related issues.
- Serve as liaison to Clients and jurisdictions to champion project success.
- Evaluate and prepare reports on operations & activities, recommend improvements and modifications.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration.
- Create, administer, and supervise public outreach campaigns for planning and design efforts.
- Develop and assist in preparation of scope, budget, and schedule.
- Build relationships and grow business in land development including residential, site, industrial, and institutional.
- Lead business development activities by marketing to existing clients as well as identifying, and marketing to new clients.
- Support land development entitlement activities. Strategize, problem-solve, and serve as a trusted advisor to the client.
- Support technical efforts for business development such as the preparation of qualification statements and presentations.
- Responsible for the quality assurance program for project deliverables within the business line.
- Prepare reports for and advise senior management regularly regarding the activities of the division.
- Participate in monthly Operations Meetings with Business Sector Leaders and the Business Solutions team.
- Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations within the community.
- Set the vision for the business line and drive the culture.
“MUST HAVE” QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or related field.
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
- 10+ years of professional experience.
- Portfolio of successfully completed Florida projects showing experience in projects at a variety of scales and types.
- Ability to consistently perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Business Development and Marketing Skills.
- Proficient in Graphic Communication.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-up, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE
- Proficiencies in one or more of the following: Rhino, Lumion, Twinmotion, UnReal, BIM, etc.
- Experience with MicroStation ORD.
- Previous work experience in an AEC related firm.
OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA
As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 60 office locations, and over 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.
LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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