Director of Planning and GIS

Summary

Join Larson Design Group (LDG), an award-winning employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm, as the Director of Planning & GIS. Oversee master planning, programming, asset management, utility planning, and conceptual design projects, with a focus on federal contracts. Manage a multidisciplinary team, ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements, develop business development strategies, and collaborate with peers to satisfy division and interdisciplinary project needs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in related discipline
• Licensure/Certification: AICP, PMP certification or similar is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning and GIS Initiatives: Oversee the development and execution of master planning, programming, asset management, utility, and conceptual design projects, including those under federal contracts
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of planners and technical staff in the creation of planning and design documents and graphics
• Federal Contract Expertise: Ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements, including project management, timelines, and reporting for government-funded projects
• Business Development: Responsible for developing and leading a business development strategy that focuses on key wins, building and maintaining client relationships, maintaining a brand presence in the industry, and leading/reviewing proposals
• Strategic Planning and Performance: Assist in preparing division strategic plan and annual business plan and budget. Work with staff to execute against established goals. Monitor contracts, subcontracts, change orders and other agreements to ensure that established procedures are being followed
• Financial Reporting – Works closely with VP – Operations and Financial Analyst to monitor department’s financial performance (Sales, Revenue, Profit, Backlog, Overhead)
• Collaborate - Closely with the Operational leaders and Corporate Service Team leaders to ensure programs and initiatives are aligned with company’s strategic goals. Collaborates with peers to ensure division and interdisciplinary project needs are satisfied
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders, offering strategic consultation throughout the planning and development process
• Administrative Tasks – Participation in administration involves responsibility in activities that include but are not limited to development and ongoing management of the PM process, sales process, financial administration, personnel supervision, recruitment, and company strategic planning. Utilizes LDG systems to complete timesheets, expense reports, and other job specific tasks according to the schedule established

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge of strategic and business planning processes to plan and implement department initiatives
• Proven expertise in leading complex, large-scale urban planning projects, particularly those involving government contracts
• Experience overseeing the development of master planning, programming, and conceptual design documents and graphics. Strong understanding of federal contracting regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance
• Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office, database management and Internet applications
• GIS programs and applications
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the editing, oversight or preparation of technical reports, and the presentation of information to government entities and various committees

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Bonus plans
• Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)