Community Planner & Project Lead – Parks & Recreation

Spicer Group; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)-match program

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a motivated Planner to support planning, parks and recreation services with community planning, landscape architecture, and recreation planning projects.

The role leads smaller projects, develops design plans, and coordinates with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget. A Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field is required, with licensure pursued as appropriate. Strong communication and GIS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field.
• Ability to obtain professional licensure in planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Planner I competencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to clients.

Responsibilities

• Leads smaller projects or portions of larger projects, managing technical and project tasks.
• Develops and evaluates design plans, prepares drawings, specifications, and cost estimates with minimal supervision.
• Designs, develops, and reviews complex drawings for landscape architecture and planning projects.
• Contributes to concept development by communicating with clients, identifying requirements, and presenting concepts.
• Performs pre-design services including feasibility studies and environmental impact analyses.
• Supports project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Engages with municipalities, private developers, and community organizations.
• Participates in master plans, zoning, land use, recreation planning, corridor planning, and grant writing.
• Provides mentorship to planning staff.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client communication

Landscape design

Planning analysis

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spicer Group is seeking a motivated Planner to support planning, parks and recreation services with community planning, landscape architecture, and recreation planning projects.

The role leads smaller projects, develops design plans, and coordinates with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget. A Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field is required, with licensure pursued as appropriate. Strong communication and GIS skills are essential.