Strategic Urban Planning Lead

Transit; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transit in Albuquerque seeks a senior planning professional to direct and coordinate complex urban planning projects within the department. You will lead work plans, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with city goals while coordinating with divisions and outside agencies.

Responsibilities include data analysis, RFP writing, staff development, and presenting recommendations to management. A bachelor's in urban/regional planning or related field with managerial experience is required; a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning, architectural design or related field.
• Six years of managerial planning experience, including three years supervisory.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license or ability to obtain by hire date.
• City Operator's Permit (COP) within six months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and review work plans for assigned planning projects; assign work activities; monitor workflow; review results.
• Develop project work programs and supervise major planning projects; create and manage project teams.
• Conduct research on planning issues; gather data and analyze to evaluate development scenarios.
• Write, negotiate and manage requests for proposals and consultant contracts; review programs from other agencies.
• Assist in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating project personnel; provide staff training; address deficiencies.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Data analysis

RFP writing

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning or related field

Job description

Transit in Albuquerque seeks a senior planning professional to direct and coordinate complex urban planning projects within the department. You will lead work plans, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with city goals while coordinating with divisions and outside agencies.

Responsibilities include data analysis, RFP writing, staff development, and presenting recommendations to management. A bachelor's in urban/regional planning or related field with managerial experience is required; a valid