Urban Project Planner

IMEG is seeking an Urban Project Planner for their North Bergen, NJ office. The role involves managing urban planning projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and promoting sustainable development. Responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, conducting research, facilitating public meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Required skills include proficiency in AutoCAD and good communication abilities. IMEG values employee growth and offers a supportive work environment.
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, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.

From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact.

We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Urban Project Planner in either our Philadelphia, PA, Hartford, CT or New York, NY office. As a Urban Project Planner you will be responsible for managing urban planning projects that support the sustainable growth and development of the community. This role involves significant interaction with public officials, developers, and the community, requiring strong project management and communication skills.

The Project Urban Planner will play a key role in shaping the future of urban areas by creating plans that balance community needs with environmental sustainability and economic viability.

Principal Responsibilities:
• Oversee urban planning projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards;
• Conduct research on demographic trends, land use patterns, and environmental impacts to inform project planning;
• Collaborate with public officials, developers, community members, and other stakeholders to gather input and build consensus on planning initiatives;
• Develop comprehensive plans for land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, and transportation networks;
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data and create maps for planning purposes;
• Facilitate public meetings, workshops, and hearings to engage the community and gather feedback on planning proposals;
• Ensure all planning activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations;
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders;
• Promote sustainable development practices and integrate environmental considerations into planning processes.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Skilled in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and Sketch Up;
• Good research skills, and good written and verbal communication skills;
• Developing proficiency of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical design plans and reports;
• Attention to detail and developing design problem-solving skills;
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff;
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges;
• Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environmental Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent required;
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in urban development;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred;

OR
• Associates degree, or certificate, in Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Art, or equivalent preferred;
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in urban development;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred;
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Salary Range: $89,000- $116,000.…