Urban and Regional Planner - Project Manager

Metric Engineering, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursements

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Metric Engineering, Inc. is hiring an Urban and Regional Planning Project Manager with significant local government experience. You will oversee multiple planning studies, ensure scope/budget adherence, and serve as the primary contact for municipal clients.

This hybrid role reports to one of several regional offices, including Miami, Lake Mary, Tampa, Jacksonville or Panama City. You will guide teams through comprehensive plan amendments, zoning analyses, and development reviews, while

Formación

• Minimum 10+ years of planning experience, with city/county/regional contracts.
• AICP certification required or in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of Florida growth management law and planning processes.

Responsabilidades

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and staffing for multiple planning projects.
• Act as primary client contact with municipal and county partners.
• Lead development of comprehensive plans and zoning analyses.
• Oversee stakeholder workshops, public hearings, and planning board meetings.
• Present findings to boards and the public, and review technical reports.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

AICP certification

Herramientas

ArcGIS Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Metric Engineering is a leader in transportation engineering and design because we hire people who dance to the beat of a slightly different drum. We value creativity as much as precision, aesthetics as much as practicality. We care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has on those in our community. We listen. If this sounds like you, check out our current openings. We’d love to hear from you.

• Medical, dental & vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents available
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Basic life insurance
• Optional life insurance

Professional development program based on company approval for:

• Formal education
• Obtaining professional registrations
• Participating in professional seminars and conferences
• Professional society memberships

Current Job Openings

Position:Urban and Regional Planner - Project Manager

Location: Florida

Job Id:383

# of Openings:1

Come lead with us and be part of an award-winning team! Metric is looking for an Urban and Regional Planning Project Manager with local government experience. This position is responsible for managing and delivering planning projects and studies, including comprehensive plans, land development regulations, redevelopment and neighborhood plans, housing studies, and resiliency initiatives. The Project Manager will oversee multiple projects from scoping through completion, ensuring conformity with scopes of work, budgets, and schedules, while serving as a primary point of contact for municipal, county, and MPO/TPO clients. This is a hybrid position that may report to our Miami, Lake Mary, Tampa, Jacksonville or Panama City office.

Day-to-Day:

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing for multiple concurrent planning projects
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships with local government staff, elected officials, MPO/TPOs, DOT, and other agencies
• Lead the development of comprehensive plan amendments, land development code updates, zoning analyses, and development review
• Direct and participate in stakeholder and public involvement activities, including workshops, public hearings, and planning board or commission meetings
• Present findings and recommendations to planning boards, city and county commissions, and the public
• Review and QC technical reports, staff reports, plans, and displays prepared by project staff
• Prepare scopes of work, fee estimates, and invoices; monitor project financials
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, SOQs, and interview presentations
• Oversee grant applications and funding documentation for local government clients
• Mentor and supervise junior planners and support staff
• Coordinate with engineering and environmental staff on transportation planning and PD&E efforts

What you should bring:

• 10+ years of planning experience, with at least 5 years managing city, county, or regional planning agency contracts
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, and staff
• Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field is required; Master's degree preferred
• AICP certification required
• Strong working knowledge of Florida growth management law (Chapter 163, F.S.), comprehensive planning, and zoning and land development processes
• Established relationships with Florida local governments and planning agencies are a plus
• Experience with proposal development and client management
• Knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS Pro), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Leadership, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach

What we offer

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursements

Life/AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Contribution

About Us:

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 on the principle of providing personalized consulting engineering services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms specializing in civil and transportation projects.

In the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, state and foreign governments as well as private clients.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.