Senior Planning Technical Lead - High-Impact Projects

Verdantas-1; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Parental leave

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Senior Technical Lead in Planning to shape strategic direction, lead major planning contracts, and mentor teams across public agencies and regional stakeholders. This role requires delivering high-impact planning services, with national scope and expert regulatory insight.

The position emphasizes leadership, business development, and thought leadership within a growth-focused planning practice, across diverse projects and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Urban Design.
• AICP certification required; national recognition preferred.
• Experience leading complex, multi-jurisdictional planning engagements.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical direction and best practices for planning practice.
• Lead major planning contracts and long-range initiatives with national impact.
• Provide expert testimony in regulatory proceedings and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Urban Design

AICP Certification

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a Senior Technical Lead in Planning to shape strategic direction, lead major planning contracts, and mentor teams across public agencies and regional stakeholders. This role requires delivering high-impact planning services, with national scope and expert regulatory insight.

The position emphasizes leadership, business development, and thought leadership within a growth-focused planning practice, across diverse projects and jurisdictions.