Planning Manager

About This Role

This Planning Manager role leads the Agency’s planning, sustainability, GIS, zero waste, urban design, and long-range planning programs. The position shapes Agency-wide policies related to land use, transportation, sustainability, and resource management, while also ensuring robust GIS and data systems support planning and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Agency’s planning, sustainability, GIS, zero waste, urban design, and long-range planning programs.
• Manage the Agency’s 20-year capital and replacement project inventory, including updating prioritization criteria and project scopes, schedules and costs.
• Develop, implement and manage the Agency’s sustainability program to advance climate resiliency, waste reduction, water conservation, renewable energy adoption, and other sustainability goals.
• Lead the GIS Program, ensuring spatial and land use data systems serve as the “source of truth” for Agency planning and operational decisions.
• Participate in the Agency’s Planning Review process and support the Planning Review Team in their use of efficient review and project tracking processes.
• Co-chair the Design Review Committee, ensuring consistent application of adopted policies, design guidelines and standards.
• Develop, update and execute Agency-wide policies and procedures regarding land use, transportation, resource management, public realm and sustainability.
• Manage consultant contracts and interdisciplinary teams conducting technical and implementation-focused studies.
• Lead and participate in cross-divisional working groups to identify and introduce proactive planning, design, and implementation measures.
• Track, collect, analyze, and present Planning & Compliance department performance metrics against Agency key performance indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• Master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental planning, civil engineering or a closely related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in urban or park planning
• 4+ years of supervisory experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• 4+ years of experience in long-range planning, policy development, and program implementation
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects from inception through implementation
• Strong knowledge of principles, practices and methods of design, engineering, and project management
• Knowledge of budgeting, capital planning, and public-sector financial management
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance, including NEPA/CEQA
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) systems and applications
• Knowledge of urban design, land use, transportation planning and public realm development principles
• Knowledge of sustainability practices, including zero waste, biodiversity, water conservation, renewable energy
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with executive leadership

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental planning, civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience in urban or park planning, including planning, design, and construction of projects involving utility upgrades, transportation improvements and historic properties, with at least four years of supervisory experience and at least four years of experience in long-range planning, policy development, and program implementation.

Nice to Have

• AICP Certification
• LEED Certification
• Strong analytical skills to interpret research data and apply mathematic techniques

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits