Professional Planner - #2721 at Wade Trim

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Urban Planning, InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

AICP certification
Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field
Seven or more years of experience in master planning, urban design, zoning ordinance updates, economic development planning, housing studies, neighborhood planning, community planning, downtown planning, public involvement, smart growth/resiliency land use issues, and business development
Strong communication skills
Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
Self-motivated and works well with others
GIS experience preferred

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze community profile data (census, national resources, existing land use, socio-economic analysis, etc.)
Project manage day-to-day planning clients, recreation plans, downtown development plans, housing studies, zoning ordinances, master plans, or comprehensive plans, etc
Conduct project-specific research through data collection and analysis, stakeholder interviews, community surveys, facilitating public engagement, literature review, etc
Complete or oversee site plan reviews, special land uses, variances, rezoning, zoning text amendments, and other planning or zoning applications
Leverage GIS platforms to analyze and manipulate data for community master planning, land development regulations, transportation planning, and other key planning initiatives
Assist with business development by estimating fees, defining scope of work, preparing proposals, and developing technical and public presentations
Maintain excellent client relations through meetings, emails, telephone calls, etc
Attend and facilitate various meetings (staff, client, elected and appointed officials, community meetings) and engage in extensive public input and communication, including night meetings as needed
Drive business growth by expanding market share and service offerings through strategic client engagement, business development, and innovative planning solutions
Maintain a safe working environment

Skills

AICP

GIS

Master Planning

Urban Design

Zoning Ordinance Updates

Economic Development Planning

Housing Studies

Neighborhood Planning

Community Planning

Public Involvement

Smart Growth

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Interviews

Community Surveys

Wade Trim

Civil engineering and infrastructure solutions

About Wade Trim

Wade Trim specializes in providing customized solutions for infrastructure projects, focusing on civil engineering, planning, and surveying. Their approach emphasizes collaboration and effective communication to deliver reliable solutions that maximize the value of clients' infrastructure investments.

500 Griswold St #2500, Detroit, MI 48226, USAHeadquarters

1926Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

501-1,000Employees