Senior Community Planning PM — Flexible Hybrid & Equity

CME Associates; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical insurance (PPO or HSA)

Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO 21 days

11 paid holidays

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursement

Alta Gets Around benefit

5-year travel award

Professional development

Job summary

Alta Planning + Design in Oakland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple community planning efforts, including general plans, specific plans, and housing elements. You will oversee cross-disciplinary teams and nurture client relationships while shaping planning strategies for equitable, sustainable communities.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration days and a focus on public engagement, proposals, and marketing to win new projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of urban planning experience in public or private sectors.
• Experience leading general plans, specific plans, housing elements, and related documents.
• Commitment to sustainability, health, and equity in planning and design.
• Ability to cultivate client relationships and lead business development.
• Ability to work in fast-paced consulting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead large community planning efforts including general and specific plans.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for multi-year processes.
• Nurture client relationships and manage communications.
• Oversee subconsultants and technical teams.
• Lead inclusive public engagement initiatives.
• Prepare proposals and support advanced marketing.

Skills

Urban planning

Project management

Public engagement

Client relationship management

Proposal writing

Marketing

Team leadership

Job description

Alta Planning + Design in Oakland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple community planning efforts, including general plans, specific plans, and housing elements. You will oversee cross-disciplinary teams and nurture client relationships while shaping planning strategies for equitable, sustainable communities.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration days and a focus on public engagement, proposals, and marketing to win new projects.