Senior Planner - Land Development

at  Barghausen Consulting Engineers Inc

We are seeking a Senior Planner to join our team. The Senior Planner provides leadership on the company’s corporate programs and oversees a caseload of land development projects. This role presents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the growth and success of our company.
Pay Range: $115,000-$165,000+/yr DOE

SENIOR PLANNER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, geography, urban design, or a closely related field.
• Expertise in rules and procedures for rezonings, comprehensive planning, planned developments, variances, development agreements, and environmental review
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in land development or related field.
• Proficient knowledge of project management processes and the principles and practices associated with land development.
• Proven track record of effectively leading and managing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving successful project outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload, resolve complex issues, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to communicate well with clients and team members, strong technical writing skills, and public speaking proficiency.
• Experience in multiple sectors is preferred (commercial, industrial, residential, energy, etc.).

ABOUT US:

Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. was established in 1982 and is one of the Northwest’s leading multi-disciplined service firms offering civil engineering, land surveying, land use planning, and other related services. We are a growing company with over 200 employees and an excellent reputation in the Puget Sound area. With the majority of our employees working from the Kent, WA office, we also have offices in Puyallup, WA, Chehalis, WA, Richland, WA, Klamath Falls, OR, Roseville, CA, and Long Beach, CA. We work extensively throughout the Western United States and provide services in many other areas of the country. Our clients focus primarily on private development and are some of the nation’s largest and most respected corporations, homebuilders, industrial developers, retailers, and petroleum companies.

EDUCATION

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Planning or related field

• Oversee corporate programs, including contract preparation, setting schedules, assigning projects, tracking performance, providing mentorship, setting standards, and acting as primary liaison to the client.
• Oversee complex projects that require senior level experience. Provide expertise in site planning, due diligence, land use entitlements, and construction permitting.
• Thoroughly research and analyze regulatory standards and procedures applicable to project proposals. Collaborate with clients to resolve key issues.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop site plans that meet the client’s objectives.
• Prepare accurate and concise due diligence reports, environmental checklists, and project narratives with findings.
• Oversee subconsultant contracts and deliverables, such as land survey, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, etc.
• Oversee the timely preparation of complete, high-quality applications for land use entitlements.
• Advocate for prompt review of application materials and coordinate responses to comments.
• Represent the client at meetings and public hearings to advocate for project approval.
• Oversee staff on the processing of ministerial construction permit applications.
• Collaborate with team members using standard tracking tools, checklists, file management systems, etc. Collaborate with team members to continually refine & improve materials and procedures.
• Review, process, and track invoicing for client accounts in collaboration with the company’s accounting department.
• Coordinate with the Director of Planning Services on staffing needs and assist with interviews upon request.