Michael Baker International
Senior Planner (Finance)
WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting professionals dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world's infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by more than 6,000 employees in 90 offices worldwide, we provide a full continuum of life-cycle engineering consulting, specialized global construction, base operations, Green Infrastructure, security management and intelligence solutions.
PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
DESCRIPTION
This Senior Planner will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The Senior Planner's primary responsibilities include:
- Executing and leading hands-on production efforts on a wide range of planning projects
- Providing direct support to project managers
- Directly interacting with clients, stakeholders, and the general public
- Mentoring junior staff, and supporting marketing and business development efforts
- Identifying new opportunities and assisting in the positioning for and ultimately securing the opportunity
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Four-year degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline.
- Minimum 7-10 years of municipal/local/state government planning related experience that demonstrate a successive increase in experience and responsibilities. - AICP, PP or other related professional certification or licensure.
- Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as bicycle/pedestrian planning, master planning, urban planning, community planning, economic development, or land use.
- Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Google Sketchup, and ESRI ArcGIS.
- Hand or computer generated graphic skills such as creating displays, project boards, maps, and other graphics that help communicate planning ideas and concepts.
- Ability to accommodate moderate travel.