Senior Planner

Timmons Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Timmons Group is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join their Richmond, VA office. The role involves conducting research, preparing planning documents, and managing projects related to land use and community development.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, and AICP Certification. Strong communication and management skills are essential for this leadership position that offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning related to public and private land development projects.
• AICP Certification required or ability to obtain within one year.
• Ability to distill complex information into public-facing materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on land use, housing, transportation, and community facilities.
• Prepare and review planning documents ensuring compliance with codes.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage concurrent projects.

Skills

Urban and Regional Planning

Communication

Management

Creative Graphics Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Arc GIS

Education

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Statistical Programming Software

Job description

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our Richmond, VA office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop recommendations on land use, housing, transportation, public utilities and community facilities.
• Prepare and review interim and final planning documents, including writing, mapping, and graphic design and ensure consistency with local codes and regulations.
• Assist the project team with drawings, drafting, and preparation of plans while demonstrating knowledge of the general concepts of planning, architecture, and engineering design.
• Provide leadership and represent clients in planning studies or zoning cases, including the public engagement and public hearing processes.
• Effectively manage multi-disciplinary teams including the supervision, mentoring and development of junior planning staff.
• Coordinate with internal infrastructure planning and design, land development, and landscape architecture groups regarding projects and assist with project approvals.
• Coordinate work on multiple concurrent projects to meet required deadlines.
• Attend and/or lead a variety of public, stakeholder, and technical committee meetings, including occasional evening and weekend meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, or related degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in planning, ideally related to public and private land development, public infrastructure, and/or community development related projects.
• AICP Certification required (or ability to obtain within one (1) year).
• Excellent communication and management skills.
• Creative graphics skills, and ability to distill complex information into public-facing materials.
• Proficiency with office software including MS Word/Excel and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with statistical programming software, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Arc GIS.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.