Sector Leader, Urban Planning & Placemaking

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) is seeking a Sector Leader for Urban Planning to establish and grow a national practice. You will lead executive-level client relationships, shape urban strategy, and drive multidisciplinary opportunities across architecture, engineering, and design services.

Reporting to the CEO, you will guide strategy, pursue major engagements, and advance placemaking and community development initiatives while collaborating with leaders across markets and offices.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in planning, architecture, urban design, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of industry experience with leadership in advisory services.
• Professional licensure or certification (architectural) and/or AICP.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary engagements as Principal-in-Charge or executive role.
• Proven ability to develop executive-level client relationships and originate work.
• Ability to work across multiple markets, disciplines, offices, and regions.
• Proficiency with Revit, Deltek Vision, MS Teams, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead HED's national Urban Planning practice.
• Develop and implement urban planning and strategy initiatives.
• Build planning into nationally recognized enterprise capability across markets.
• Partner with leaders to incorporate planning into sector strategies and pursuits.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge for major urban planning engagements.
• Drive thought leadership and market visibility for urban planning and placemaking.
• Lead development of multidisciplinary teams across markets and disciplines.
• Foster strategic partnerships with municipalities, agencies, and institutions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client development

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Professional degree in planning/architecture/urban design

Advanced degree preferred

AICP certification or architectural licensure

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Tools

Revit

Deltek Vision

MS Teams

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM platforms

Job description

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) is seeking a Sector Leader for Urban Planning to establish and grow a national practice. You will lead executive-level client relationships, shape urban strategy, and drive multidisciplinary opportunities across architecture, engineering, and design services.

Reporting to the CEO, you will guide strategy, pursue major engagements, and advance placemaking and community development initiatives while collaborating with leaders across markets and offices.