Lead Urban Planner Inspire Placemaking Collective Boston, MA Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Urban Planning Urban planning AICP Certification Master's degree in urban planning Full Job Description Help Us Make a Difference We are currently seeking a Lead Urban Planner to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with a hybrid work schedule that allows for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. The Lead Urban Planner is responsible for providing senior-level technical leadership to project teams and delivering technically sound urban planning solutions that advance the organization's project portfolio. This role is a senior-level technical contributor with project management responsibilities. About the Firm Planning and design professionals have spent decades talking about the problems with sprawl, but the needle has not moved. Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. was founded in 2022, to do something different. Instead of chasing contracts, we partner with cities and counties to drive results. We are a mission-driven firm that specializes in planning, landscape architecture, and graphic design. We partner with local governments to create great places, safe streets, and thriving communities and deliver high-impact projects that put people and communities first. What You Will Do Senior-Level Technical Contributor Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical direction across multi-disciplinary projects that require urban planning expertise. Conduct senior-level technical reviews of project deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Evaluate complex comprehensive plans and land development regulations and recommend revisions or amendments needed to address statutory non-compliance and inconsistencies between adopted policies and regulations.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from Census, market research, community engagement, and other sources. Conduct complex analyses to evaluate existing conditions and assess community trends and priorities to help shape project strategies.
• Develop maps with GIS software to evaluate spatial relationships and geographic patterns and recommend effective land use and development planning approaches.
• Revise policy and regulatory language to resolve inconsistencies between comprehensive plans and land development regulations. Draft proposed policy or regulatory amendments.
• Develop presentations, activities, and other materials and content for client and stakeholder meetings, community engagement events, public workshops, and charrettes. Incorporate client feedback or public input into recommendations and project deliverables.
• Develop reports, presentations, maps, and other technical documentation for project deliverables.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the organization to ensure project objectives are achieved on schedule.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned. Project Management Responsibilities
• Lead all phases of projects from planning to delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing and resource allocation, technical production, and quality management. Coordinate with the Principal-in-Charge, as needed.
• Actively monitor project performance against established project plans, including scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure project objectives are met and remain on target.
• Oversee the technical production and quality of projects, including staffing allocation and coordination and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews.
• Manage client relationships and expectations through ongoing communication related to project progress and status of deliverables. Address client feedback or other concerns that affect project scope, schedule, budget, technical production, quality, or overall client satisfaction.
• Identify business development opportunities and contribute to efforts to secure new or expanded work, such as participating in industry events or conferences.
• Provide clear direction to project team members related to project assignments, priorities, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned. Skills and Abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, particularly ArcGIS
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to manage organizational priorities and complex workloads while consistently meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively within team environments Minimum Requirements

Education:

Master's degree in Urban Planning, City Planning, Regional Planning, or a related field from an accredited Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) institution

• Years of experience: 10 years of relevant experience

Professional Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

Active AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) Certification Preferred Qualifications

• Prior project management experience Ready to Get Inspired?

Come Join Us! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume and three writing samples to . EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. (Inspire) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable Accommodations Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. (Inspire) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, including reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, or known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Director of Human Resources at to let us know the nature of your request. All accommodation requests are handled confidentially and will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Benefits:

401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02108