ABOUT US
You're a consultant at heart. You love applying your superior land use planning and communication skills to new challenges, for the benefit of others. You're looking for a nimble firm where you can work closely with clients, stakeholders, and your internal team.We're AHBL and we've been looking for you. We've got a spectacular group, and if you enjoy teaming up with some very smart people in a variety of fields solving real, complex, and important problems, then this is the place for you!At AHBL, we're not just shaping cities – we're creating vibrant communities where work feels like play and every project is an adventure.
Our team thrives on innovation, creativity, and, most importantly, fun. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that’s as enthusiastic about transforming urban spaces as we are about our daily office banter and team-building activities.We're a multi-disciplined planning, engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying firm that has been offering planning and design solutions to public and private sector clients since 1969. AHBL has consistently been recognized as one of the premier local consulting firms in the Northwest and a top place to work. Our people love it here because we don't do cookie-cutter work; we work collaboratively on the most diverse, complex, and fascinating projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Are you passionate about urban planning and ready to lead exciting projects in a lively, collaborative environment? We’re looking for an Urban Planning Project Manager who will bring their expertise and energy to manage and execute projects that make a real impact. If you enjoy working with a team that values creativity, celebrates successes, and supports each other through challenges, then this is the place for you!In this role you will design and direct planning projects of varying size and complexity for public and private sector clients throughout Washington and the west coast.
You will be performing professional planning services in a team environment and will enjoy frequent contact with AHBL’s clients, including contacts with the city, county, and state officials and staff, citizens’ groups, and other professionals. Your work will include the preparation of comprehensive plans, subarea plans and development regulations. You will also prepare parks, recreation, and open space plans, as well as environmental review documents under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Your work will include participating in multi-disciplined teams to help design and entitle projects as well as work under our on-call consulting contracts. You will coordinate with principals and project managers for scheduling and client management, confer with clients, anticipate and resolve project challenges, and monitor schedules and budgets. You will prepare fee proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, progress memos, and requests for additional services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Leadership: Oversee all phases of urban planning projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client goals.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with a diverse, talented team of planners, designers, and stakeholders, fostering an environment of open communication and mutual respect.
- Creative Solutions: Develop innovative planning strategies and solutions that reflect both current trends and community needs.
- Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and incorporating their feedback into project plans.
- Budget and Schedule Management: Manage project budgets and timelines efficiently, while also being flexible and adaptable to any changes or new ideas.
- Community Engagement: Engage with local communities to gather input and ensure our plans enhance their quality of life.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- An exceptional writer: You can turn technical information into reader-friendly content without losing the meaning.
- Thorough: The information you'll handle can be dense, the regulations are complex, and the projects are all different. You take care to review the details because you know that details make a project successful.
- Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a knack for problem-solving and a flair for creativity.
- Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for urban planning and a desire to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
- Fast-paced: Our work is often on a critical path for clients, so our schedules can be compressed. You love a deadline and rise to the occasion when the pressure is on.
- Caring: The success of your clients and the growth of your team matters to you, and that shows in how you work with them.
QUALIFICATIONS
Here's our list of must-haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in planning or landscape architecture from a four-year college or university and 7+ years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in managing teams of planners.
- Expertise in the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of planning (e.g., zoning, subdivision, landscape codes).
- Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills and an interest in public engagement.
- Prior knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook, and basic file management skills.
Anything on this list would be an asset, but is not required:
- Work experience in the Puget Sound region.
- Familiarity with Newforma Project Center and Deltek Vision.
- Knowledge of ArcGIS ArcView 10.x or better, Adobe Creative Suite 5 or newer (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat X pro), AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Actual pay will be based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Ranges are based on a 40-hour work week.
- $100,300 - $123,000 per year / $120,000 - $130,000 per year.
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.
- 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance and long-term disability protection. Subsidized dependent coverage.
- Option of PPO health plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
- Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits. PTO is accrued at 21.5 days (172 hours) annually for new project manager hires.
- 8 company-paid holidays each calendar year.
- Discretionary company-matched 401(k) plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Additional voluntary benefits include voluntary hospital indemnity coverage, voluntary accident insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
EXTRAS
- Flexible work schedules
- Interoffice trainings and interdisciplinary events
- Brown bags on relevant industry topics
- Career advancement opportunities
WHY JOIN US?
- Fun and Friendly Atmosphere: From spontaneous team outings to team building events, we ensure that work is always enjoyable.
- Creative Freedom: We encourage out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches to every project.
- Growth Opportunities: Access to continuous learning and professional development to help you advance in your career.
- Team Spirit: Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that celebrates successes and supports each other through challenges.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
At AHBL, we value actions that are open, honest, and respectful, and we lead with the highest moral integrity, which guides all our actions. Teamwork is essential to the work we do, and we are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. Our team is made up of people with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, and our goal is for our employees to feel empowered to enthusiastically engage with one another and to bring their own unique points of view to the table.AHBL is fully committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
We provide equal opportunity to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, pregnancy, medical condition, marital status, national origin, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or veteran status. We are thoughtful and deliberate about creating a culture of inclusion, and we are seeking individuals who support that mission.AHBL will provide a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and/or interview process.
If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/or interview process, please contact us.
