Senior Urban Planning & Design Project Manager (Hybrid)

Placeworks, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaceWorks in Berkeley seeks a mid- to senior-level Urban Planning and Design Project Manager to lead a diverse range of planning and design projects for public- and private-sector clients. Ideal candidates have 6–12 years of experience, strong project management and client communication skills, and are comfortable coordinating junior staff across California offices.

The role involves developing design standards, site plans, and guidelines, supporting marketing and business development, and

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of urban planning and design experience for public- and/or private-sector clients.
• Project management experience and strong client communication skills.
• Senior-level candidates should have marketing and business development experience.
• Ability to write and illustrate design standards/guidelines and toolkits for development.
• Experience coordinating junior staff and developing graphics for opportunities and constraints maps.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of planning- and design-related projects under principals' guidance.
• Provide support to multiple offices across California and collaborate with state-wide teams.
• Participate in public outreach efforts, community workshops, and meetings.
• Assist in marketing, proposals, and client relationship development.

Skills

Urban planning

Project management

Client communication

Marketing

Public outreach

Public speaking

Facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

PlaceWorks in Berkeley seeks a mid- to senior-level Urban Planning and Design Project Manager to lead a diverse range of planning and design projects for public- and private-sector clients. Ideal candidates have 6–12 years of experience, strong project management and client communication skills, and are comfortable coordinating junior staff across California offices.

The role involves developing design standards, site plans, and guidelines, supporting marketing and business development, and