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FHI Studio

Urban Designer Project Manager

FHI Studio, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112


URBAN PLANNER PROJECT MANAGERFHI Studio

actively seeks an innovative and self-motivated full-time

Urban Planner Project Manager

join our team. Do you enjoy creating spaces and experiences that better connect people to each other as they live, learn, and work in their communities? Do you have a desire to engage people and places to create plans and designs that enrich our world? Are you ready to advance your career with a company where values, culture, and client service matter? If yes, keep reading!

ABOUT FHI STUDIO

We are planners, engineers, and designers with a passion for enhancing communities with innovative projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Across our environmental, community engagement, mobility and land use services, we look at the whole to understand the parts of every project. From a one-woman founder to a staff of nearly 50 professionals, we continue to grow without sacrificing what matters most: our client service, our culture, and our values. We have a passion, energy, and commitment to improving our communities with exemplary planning and design services that make a difference.

Our corporate culture emphasizes respect, individuality, learning, and opportunity. We promote a flexible work environment that values performance above all, enabling a strong work-from-home network alongside our office locations. Our organizational structure fosters collaboration across service lines and geographies to engage our staff and serve our clients.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN URBAN PLANNER PROJECT MANAGER

As an urban planner who manages projects, you are vital to enhancing and building FHI Studio's Planning Studio. You focus on projects throughout the northeast that include comprehensive plans, master plans, housing plans, zoning, and design guidelines. The plans you develop and contribute to are innovative, engaging, and focused on implementation. Your attention to detail and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in planning and design foster an engaging and collaborative environment for various stakeholders. You use your strong time management skills while leading project teams, providing excellent client service, and conducting business development. You lead all aspects of projects including leading the development of proposals, attending interviews, and interfacing with clients throughout the course of a project. You also present FHI Studio's work to the client and the community in public and virtual forums.

URBAN PLANNER PROJECT MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in urban planning, urban design, or a related field

7+ years of experience in urban design and planning

Experience gathering, analyzing, and sharing various forms of data and insight

Experience in working to understand communities of concern

Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, SketchUp, and Google Analytics, preferred

Experience working in GIS or community-based mapping tools

Ability to communicate effectively in a second language is a plus (Spanish preferably)

We are looking for a self-driven individual who can work independently and in collaborative environments, who can utilize strong organizational skills to problem solve and manage multiple tasks effectively. Our ideal candidate preferably has experience with a variety of stakeholders, presenting public presentations, and can travel for projects. If this describes you, you would be a perfect addition to our team!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE FHI STUDIO TEAM?

This position earns a

competitive wage

ranging from $104,000 to $135,200 based on experience and skill. We provide great

benefits and perks , including a flexible, friendly work environment, training and development opportunities,

performance-based bonuses , and much more. To be considered for the full-time position of Urban Designer/Community Planner,

apply now

using our initial

3-minute, mobile-friendly application . Please submit your cover letter and resume today!