Planning Project Manager

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. NV5 is an ENR Top 500 firm; we offer a full range of professional services in offices throughout the U.S.

We also place great importance on integrity, excellence, responsibility, stewardship, and dedication while being passionate client advocates dedicated to improving and growing communities. 

We are looking for an experienced Planner to assist in the growth and expansion of our Planning + Design department.

• Cooperate and work closely with all Planning Dept. staff, Design Dept. staff, Engineering Dept. staff, Project Managers, and Department Directors to ensure the client’s goals are met and projects stay on schedule and within budget
• Assign project tasks to Project Planners and Planning Interns/GIS Technicians
• Quality control and quality assurance for all assigned projects
• Communicate directly with clients to report project status, project schedule, and all other project-related information
• Prepare project status reports and budget reports for review by the Director of Planning
• Represent projects at regulatory staff meetings, public workshops, and public hearings
• Perform planning calculations to support applications such as, but not limited to, site distances, site areas, setbacks, population projections, impact analyses, concurrency reservations, etc.
• Ensure accurate and supportive justification reports and applications for project submittals
• Assist the Director of Planning with the preparation of project proposals
• Provide feedback regarding Project Planners and Planning Interns/GIS Technicians work performance to the Director of Planning for use in employee evaluations
• Participate in local, state, and/or national professional organizations to develop new business relationships and strengthen existing relationships
• Keep updated on trends and events within the field of Planning to remain competitive, fully informed, and ahead of the competition

• BA or MA/ Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design, Geography, Geomatics, or another related field of study
• Passing the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) exam is required
• The ability to comprehend and apply Comprehensive Plan and Zoning policies, Special Area Studies, and technical reports related to environmental conditions, geotechnical conditions, site lighting, tree mitigation, etc.
• Planning and business computer applications with working knowledge of the following software and skills: Environmental Systems Research Incorporated (ESRI) ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bluebeam, and Adobe software
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and graphical
• AutoCAD experience not required but strongly preferred

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.