Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc.
Project Manager – Urban Planning and Policy
Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Project Manager – Urban Planning and PolicyFull Time | PortlandWe are excited to be growing our urban planning team and are seeking an experienced Urban Planning and Policy Project Manager to join our team of planners, urban designers, landscape architects, and civil engineers in either our Portland, OR, or Seattle, WA, offices.MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule and encourages in-person work for learning and team-building opportunities.Responsibilities
Collaborative Teammate:
You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that creates equitable and resilient plans for communities of all sizes across the U.S. for both public and private sector clients.Project Management:
As a project manager, you will provide overarching project direction to MIG staff and oversight of work products; lead internal and external subconsultants; and maintain client relationships. You will be responsible for managing scopes, budgets and schedules; sometimes representing clients at public hearings and meetings; and helping to facilitate public meetings.Project Work:
You will be leading teams as well as working hands-on creating bold, innovative, and equitable planning solutions. You will provide direction to and work closely with MIG principals, clients, subconsultants/partners, and a multidisciplinary internal and external team to produce project deliverables; write policy; develop forward-thinking strategies, reports, and analyses; provide meeting support and facilitation; and conduct research.Project Types:
MIG is proud to offer a variety of work and project types. Typical projects you’ll work on include comprehensive plans, housing strategies, parks and recreation system plans, development codes, neighborhood plans, small area plans, downtown master plans, campus master plans, and corresponding community engagement.Business and Client Development:
You will help build and maintain strong and responsive client relationships by developing leads, preparing proposals, attending interviews, and helping to define market gaps and new opportunities. Some travel, evening, and weekend work will be required for community engagement, site evaluations, or to meet deadlines.Qualifications
To accomplish the responsibilities outlined above, you will be able to manage competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open work environment, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you have some combination of the following qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, policy, public administration, political science, or related field. (A Master’s degree or work in a complementary field is a plus.)Relevant consulting experience working in planning or a closely related field and experience producing plan documents is required.Demonstrated experience managing private-sector, consultant-led projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, and maintaining schedules.You are local or willing to relocate to the Portland, OR or Seattle WA area to participate in work directly with our teams and clients.The ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in front of groups.You have knowledge and demonstrated interest in the intersection of design, planning and equity.Excellent skills in written and verbal communication. Experience developing graphics and documents is desirable.Software proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite is required.Sufficient working knowledge of ArcGIS and spatial analyses to direct staff in analyses and mapping efforts is a plus.Ability to actively participate in or lead marketing and business development opportunities.An ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners.As a plus, you are bilingual with Spanish or other non-English language skills.If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets and you are passionate about creating and improving communities to be more equitable and inclusive, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, portfolio with relevant work samples, and a cover letter to careers@migcom.com.MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie.We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. This is a full-time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. The pay range for this position is $38-45/hour ($80,000-$100,000/year salary equivalent), commensurate with location, skills, and experience.
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Collaborative Teammate:
You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that creates equitable and resilient plans for communities of all sizes across the U.S. for both public and private sector clients.Project Management:
As a project manager, you will provide overarching project direction to MIG staff and oversight of work products; lead internal and external subconsultants; and maintain client relationships. You will be responsible for managing scopes, budgets and schedules; sometimes representing clients at public hearings and meetings; and helping to facilitate public meetings.Project Work:
You will be leading teams as well as working hands-on creating bold, innovative, and equitable planning solutions. You will provide direction to and work closely with MIG principals, clients, subconsultants/partners, and a multidisciplinary internal and external team to produce project deliverables; write policy; develop forward-thinking strategies, reports, and analyses; provide meeting support and facilitation; and conduct research.Project Types:
MIG is proud to offer a variety of work and project types. Typical projects you’ll work on include comprehensive plans, housing strategies, parks and recreation system plans, development codes, neighborhood plans, small area plans, downtown master plans, campus master plans, and corresponding community engagement.Business and Client Development:
You will help build and maintain strong and responsive client relationships by developing leads, preparing proposals, attending interviews, and helping to define market gaps and new opportunities. Some travel, evening, and weekend work will be required for community engagement, site evaluations, or to meet deadlines.Qualifications
To accomplish the responsibilities outlined above, you will be able to manage competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open work environment, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you have some combination of the following qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, policy, public administration, political science, or related field. (A Master’s degree or work in a complementary field is a plus.)Relevant consulting experience working in planning or a closely related field and experience producing plan documents is required.Demonstrated experience managing private-sector, consultant-led projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, and maintaining schedules.You are local or willing to relocate to the Portland, OR or Seattle WA area to participate in work directly with our teams and clients.The ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in front of groups.You have knowledge and demonstrated interest in the intersection of design, planning and equity.Excellent skills in written and verbal communication. Experience developing graphics and documents is desirable.Software proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite is required.Sufficient working knowledge of ArcGIS and spatial analyses to direct staff in analyses and mapping efforts is a plus.Ability to actively participate in or lead marketing and business development opportunities.An ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners.As a plus, you are bilingual with Spanish or other non-English language skills.If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets and you are passionate about creating and improving communities to be more equitable and inclusive, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, portfolio with relevant work samples, and a cover letter to careers@migcom.com.MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie.We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. This is a full-time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. The pay range for this position is $38-45/hour ($80,000-$100,000/year salary equivalent), commensurate with location, skills, and experience.
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