Project manager

Project Manager I needed by Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. in Canonsburg, PA, responsible for providing professional urban planning services. Fisher Associates believes in uncompromised design, in places that are people-centric, in smart growth and urbanism concepts that integrate land use and transportation, in community prosperity, social equity, community sustainability, and resiliency. Planning provides a strong foundation for successful public and private sector projects -- ensuring that social, economic, and environmental factors are considered, and an implementable concept is progressed. More specifically, the job duties shall include: Project management of planning projects with low to moderate complexity. Report on project schedule, financial status, and other management metrics. Assist with identifying new project leads, research, and proposal writing. Establish/maintain positive relationships with clients, co-workers, and project teams. Contract for services with clients and with sub-contractors. Prepare and manage Project Plans (scopes of work, schedules, fees, and changes). Perform research, analytical, and statistical tasks. Prepare land use recommendations, design and development guidelines and comprehensive planning direction. Visualize urban design and development strategies. Prepare maps and graphics. Assist in writing a variety of planning documents, publications, forms, reports, memoranda, and grant applications. Assist with environmental reviews and municipal entitlement processes (NEPA, SEQRA, site plan review, variances, planned unit developments, historic preservation approvals, etc.). Attend, support, and prepare summaries for public, stakeholder, and advisory meetings. Stay informed of new developments and techniques in planning practice areas and offer thought leadership on best planning practices. Maintain active involvement in industry organizations, including conference presentations and leadership-level participation. Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with the contract scope of work, identify risks, and proactively address issues. Guide the development and/or design of projects to meet internal and Client expectations. Conduct thorough quality assurance reviews to ensure deliverables meet internal and Client expectations. Ensure projects adhere to the industry standard of care, including legal and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular status meetings and reporting to internal team, Client, and stakeholders. Part-time telecommuting is permitted. Domestic travel may be required up to 15% of the time within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent degree in 1) Urban Design; (2) Urban, Community or Regional Planning; (3) Landscape Architecture; or (4) a related field and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an urban planning occupation comprising of 5 years of relevant professional technical experience, which includes best practices for land use, transportation and infrastructure planning, knowledge of tools used for community engagement, and the use of mapping, graphic and analysis software. Domestic travel may be required up to 15% of the time within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.

Contact: Sherry Rettew, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]. Refer to Job Number: 9758518.