Cincinnati, OH – Senior Planner

MSK2, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MKSK, an employee-owned planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Senior Planner to lead multi-disciplinary projects and deliver client-focused solutions.

You will mentor staff, build client relationships, and collaborate with leadership to meet project expectations while advancing an inclusive design culture. Degree in Planning required; Master’s a plus; minimum 15 years of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Produce client-based deliverables and technical solutions for projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships and lead business development conversations.
• Develop strategic professional and community-based relationships.
• Mentor staff based on career passions and strengths.
• Empower team to serve clients in a professional, productive, and collaborative manner.
• Collaborate with team and leadership to meet project expectations and foster inclusive design culture.
• Participate in internal firm-wide activities and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Business development

Education

Degree in Planning

Master's degree preferred

Job description

MKSK is an employee-owned planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm that excels in addressing economic, social, environmental, historical, and cultural challenges. With over 100 talented Landscape Architects and Urban Planners across 12 offices in 9 states, we create exceptional public places and spaces that inspire and thrive. At MKSK, we offer competitive compensation, generous benefit offerings, and prioritize work-life balance. Currently, we are seeking a talented Senior Planner in Cincinnati, OH.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce outstanding client-based deliverables and technical solutions for each project.
• Build and maintain client relationships with proven success leading business development conversations.
• Develop ongoing strategic professional and community-based relationships.
• Assist in mentoring and developing staff based on their career passions and strengths.
• Empower individuals to serve our clients in a professional, productive, and collaborative manner.
• Collaborate with the team and leadership to ensure project expectations are met and to cultivate an inclusive design culture.
• Involvement in internal firm-wide activities and committees.

Proficiencies

• Ensure a workplace environment of belonging for all.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment across multiple offices.
• Exhibit autonomy in managing multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, both internally and externally.
• Ability to lead projects and ensure exceptional deliverables based on client needs and technical solutions.
• Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and delegate client needs.

Education And Experience

• Degree in Planning required. Master’s Degree a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience.

MKSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, appreciating the diverse strengths individuals from various backgrounds bring to our workplace.