Top 12 Urban planner Jobs in Richmond, Va

District Eng Proj Dev PIM
Virginia Department of Transportation —Colonial Heights, VA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Office
12h
Planner Associate - Zoning
City of Richmond, VA —Richmond, VA
- $53,174.00 - $66,944.32 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
4h
Planner
SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. —Richmond, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Transportation Planner
VHB —Richmond, VA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Planner - Commission of Architectural Review
City of Richmond, VA —Richmond, VA
- $62,672.00 - $76,756.05 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
4d
Planner - Planning and Policy
City of Richmond, VA —Richmond, VA
- $61,143 - $76,756 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
4d
Neighborhood & Housing Planner
City of Hopewell, VA —City of Hopewell, VA
- $51,917.35 - $55,942.00 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
7d
Land Planner Project Manager
Timmons Group —Richmond, VA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Residential
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
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Planner III
COLORADO NETWORK STAFFING INC —Richmond, VA
- $35 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
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Transportation Planning Project Manager
VHB —Richmond, VA
- $120,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
Landscape Architecture Team Leader
VHB —Richmond, VA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Residential
- Master's degree
Roadway Engineer – Junior Level
Moffatt & Nichol —Richmond, VA
- $38 - $49 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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District Eng Proj Dev PIM

Virginia Department of Transportation -
Colonial Heights, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
12 hours ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Project finance
Transportation planning (urban planning)
Driver's License
Land use studies
Land management
Desktop applications
Computer skills
Land-use planning projects
Professional Engineer
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Oversee complex operations of Preliminary Engineering, Planning and Investment functions within a district. Provide strategic leadership of VDOT's transportation program. Build partnerships with various levels of government, elected officials, non-profit and private sector groups and employees. Coordinate district's transportation planning, systematic investment, land use, urban and local assistance programs. Serve as the primary district financial planner and resource for transportation project funding for preliminary engineering, construction and maintenance programs. Oversee, coordinate and support programmatic activities with the Central Office and local governments (including planning district commissions, county board of supervisors and metropolitan planning organizations) enhancing communication and coordination of transportation priorities within available funding. Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and delivery of the Districts' engineering programs. Oversee local budgets and administrative planning. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, timeframes and scheduling of major activities or deliverables. Ensure compliance with program priorities, quality of work and VDOT agreements. Meet statewide performance measures and objectives. Build relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, government officials, media. Communicate with constituents, stakeholders and employees regarding issues, concerns and complaints through personal, individual contacts, and meetings.

How you will contribute:

Communications: Promote VDOT's mission to the community, business partners and stakeholder groups. Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT officials, CTB members, news media and local, state and federal agencies relating to district transportation activities, problems, projects, etc. Collaborate and communicate VDOT initiatives to other government entities and strengthen relationships with legislators, local leaders and other stakeholders.

Investment Management: Act as the district's focal point for systemic investments and fund allocation, coordinating and supporting the Central Office and residencies. Provide professional support to district managers in implementing strategic objectives related to the Six Year Plans. Facilitate and coordinate various project selection disciplines in selecting and scoping projects. Evaluate and redirect resources and seek additional financing sources as needed. Strategize with the DA to prepare for and represent VDOT as official representative on transportation issues.

Manage Technical Guidance and Problem Resolution: Provide expert guidance in the resolution of highly technical problems in assigned program areas. Develop or oversee the development of new or improved methods of processes and procedures. Recognize the issues that impede performance and works diligently to remove obstacles; and provide the resources to staff. Seek the guidance of VDOT staff to resolve complex technical or programmatic issues. Provide engineering expertise as requested.

Manage Vision and Purpose: Participate with other top departmental senior managers to implement VDOT mission, goals and objectives. As a member of the district’s senior leadership team engage with team members to promote the achievement of district performance goals. Inform team members of key program issues and performance data. Work on district-wide and special initiatives at District Administrator's request. Review district organization and recommend changes to provide a more effective and efficient organization. Offer suggestions to further process improvements and program efficiencies. Resource core functions and strategic initiatives and link to the VDOT strategic plan. Empower managers by sharing power and authority. Develop strategies and execute the VDOT Business Plan and Governor’s Multimodal Strategic Plan.

Project Management: Provide on-going direction to project managers. Establish organizational structure supporting effective project management. Evaluate performance and make adjustments. Optimize resources across projects. Broad oversight for management of contracts. Provide broad direction for project activities. Integrate team member deliverables and budgets. Coordinate oversight with other divisions ensuring project segments remain on schedule.

Transportation Planning and Land Use: Provide leadership, oversight and support of the district's Transportation Planning and Land Use staff. Oversee assessment of district's transportation improvement priorities, including the federal metropolitan planning process. Oversee district's land development efforts to assess impact of proposed land development on future transportation conditions and needs. Participate on statewide committees to research and develop improvements to VDOT Transportation Planning and Land Development functions.

Transportation Programming: Provide leadership, oversight and support in the development of the six year plan. Coordinate with staff from other states and local governments and transportation entities in representing VDOT on transportation issues.

What will make you successful:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to include developing positive relationships with stakeholders, contractors and public officials.

Ability to coordinate, direct and evaluate performance results and implement change.

Ability to present complex information to both internal and external individuals and groups.

Ability to present complex information to internal and external audiences, as well as discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future.

Ability to promptly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing objectives and focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.

Ability to think strategically applying a big picture perspective. Ability to lead people and obtain results through others.

Ability to understand technical engineering concepts and blend with sound business decisions.

Advanced knowledge and broad experience in transportation planning and finance with general knowledge of civil and traffic engineering.

Comprehensive knowledge of engineering management related to highway transportation programs.

Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, policies, and practices impacting transportation operations.

Considerable knowledge of managerial and administrative principles and practices to include strategic planning, operations, and financial management.

Extensive knowledge of overall operation of a large-scale public service transportation agency with an operating budget of several billion dollars.

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of transportation project management, project design and construction.

Knowledge of site plan reviews and traffic impact studies.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.

Skill in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.

Skill in gaining and integrating creative ideas and technical skills of others to enhance projects and programs.

Skill in leadership and consultation including the ability to work with all levels of management and elected officials.

Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others.

Skill in maneuvering through complex political situations effectively while demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organizations function.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field.

Engineering and program investment experience applying federal, state and local regulations, policies and practices impacting transportation operations.

Engineering experience in site plan reviews and traffic impact studies.

Experience reflecting ability to understand technical engineering concepts and blend with sound business decisions.

Progressively responsible engineering and planning experience strategically applying a big picture perspective.

Progressively responsible engineering management experience in highway transportation programs.

Progressively responsible land development and land use experience with ability to think strategically.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Valid driver's license.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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