Senior Planner

Pennoni; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical/Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Maternity Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Pennoni in New Jersey is seeking a NJ Licensed Professional Planner to lead project-level planning efforts on multi-disciplinary projects, with a strong focus on MLUL and related statutes. The role requires directing staff, managing budgets and schedules, preparing master plans, zoning ordinances, and development regulations, and engaging with boards and the public.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, AICP, and NJ PP license, with GIS familiarity and strong communication

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• AICP Certification and NJ PP license.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Suite; GIS familiarity.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-level planners and support staff on multi-disciplinary planning projects.
• Prepare master plans, zoning ordinances, development regulations, and housing plans.
• Review local municipal ordinances and planning reports.
• Manage projects with staff, budget, and schedule.
• Lead public participation events and design guidelines development.
• Coordinate with planning boards and municipal planning processes.
• Attend night meetings or public engagement events as required.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Adobe Suite

GIS

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree in Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture

AICP Certification

NJ Licensed Professional Planner (PP)

Tools

GIS

Job description

Pennoni is currently seeking a NJ Licensed Professional Planner who is familiar with the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) and related New Jersey planning statutes and regulations to lead project-level planners and support staff on multi-disciplinary planning projects.

Responsibilities And Requisite Experience Include

• Preparation of master plans and master plan reexamination reports, zoning ordinances and development regulations, review of development applications, planning reports and analyses, redevelopment studies and plans, zoning ordinances, and affordable housing plans and studies.
• Review and prepare local municipal ordinances.
• Perform as Project Manager for planning projects in charge of staff, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare evaluation criteria of Municipal Planning review letters/documents.
• Undertake zoning, land use and urban design evaluations to assist Principal/Director.
• Municipal appointments as planning board, zoning board, or municipal planner.
• Review development applications and prepare planning reports for planning and zoning boards
• Plan and facilitate public participation events to formulate and develop land use or community plans.
• Lead the preparation of design guidelines for open space, building form, project review and site planning.
• Conduct field investigations / site visits to compile and analyze data on factors affecting land use.
• Marketing proposal writing, with assistance from Pennoni Corporate Communications.
• Attend night meetings or public engagement events if required for project.

Required Attributes

• Required education: Degree in Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum years of work experience: 10.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
• NJ Licensed Professional Planner (PP)
• Computer Skills: MS Word and Excel, Adobe Suite.
• Comprehensive planning experience, with understanding of urban design and community planning principles.
• Familiarity with or experience in GIS.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in community visioning, public outreach, and charrettes
• Layout and graphic design for public engagement exhibits, massing plans, and conceptual urban design
• Understanding and experience in innovative planning, design, and zoning techniques, including form-based codes a plus
• Experience in resiliency and sustainable planning techniques a plus

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $100k - $120k (per year)

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled