DC Urban Planning Dept. Manager & Growth Leader

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Planner - Department Manager for our Washington DC office to grow and lead civic and commercial markets in the mid-Atlantic region.

The role involves managing projects, supervising staff, and coordinating scope, schedule, quality, and budgets while driving business development and client relationships. Candidates should have a Master’s in Urban Planning and AICP, with 10+ years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Masters in Urban Planning or equivalent.
• AICP certification is preferred.
• 10+ years of leading planning projects with at least 4 years in business development.
• Experience with municipal clients – local, regional and Federal - required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to lead within a larger team to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement strategy to grow CED’s Buildings footprint in the mid-Atlantic region.
• Oversee planning and multi-discipline projects with quality control/assurance.
• Guide business development efforts across the region in collaboration with leadership.
• Maintain and grow external client relationships and oversee regional staff growth.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Urban planning

Municipal clients

Education

Master's in Urban Planning

AICP certification

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Planner - Department Manager for our Washington DC office to grow and lead civic and commercial markets in the mid-Atlantic region.

The role involves managing projects, supervising staff, and coordinating scope, schedule, quality, and budgets while driving business development and client relationships. Candidates should have a Master’s in Urban Planning and AICP, with 10+ years of leadership experience.