PLA Leader

BGE, Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation leave

Unlimited Sick Days

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BGE, Inc., a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm, seeks a senior urban planning and design professional to lead planning projects from concept through construction documentation, based in Raleigh.

You will collaborate with department leaders and project managers, manage subconsultants and budgets, review rezoning and site plan submittals, and mentor staff while delivering context-sensitive planning solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in urban planning and design or related field.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or comparable field from an accredited university.
• Professional registration (AICP, RLA, CNU or other) desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning/design solutions for varied projects.
• Review complex plan amendments, rezoning, annexation, and site plan submittals.
• Research land use and economic issues.
• Prepare concept plans and graphics (hand and digital).
• Produce construction documents for diverse project types.
• Present reports to staff and boards, serving as liaison to committees.
• Manage construction documents for complex site and land development projects.

Skills

Project management

Client collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or comparable field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work directly with various Department Leaders, Project Managers and staff to create viable and context sensitive Planning/Design solutions for projects of varied scope and scale
• Review and process complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexation, and site plan submittals
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social & economic issues
• Prepare concept plans and graphics (by hand and in digital formats)
• Produce presentation plans and construction documents for a variety of project types
• Prepare and presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Boards, and Councils, and serving as liaison to such committees
• Prepare construction documents for complex site and land development projects

Job Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in urban planning and design, landscape architecture, or a related field
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or comparable field from an accredited University
• Professional registration (AICP, RLA, CNU or other) desirable, but not required
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Lumion or other rendering software, Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong project management expertise with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across the company
• Experience effectively managing PLA staff in the successful completion of projects
• Ability to manage subconsultants, project deliverables, deadlines and budgets
• Dedication to sharing ideas, exploring complex planning and site design solutions
• Proven experience in planning and design of projects from conceptual design to construction documentation
• Ability and willingness to be based out of the Raleigh office

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• \"Unlimited\" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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