Rincon Consultants
Zoning and Urban Design Program Lead
Rincon Consultants, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Zoning and Urban Design Program Lead
Rincon Consultants is seeking a Zoning and Urban Design Program Lead who will be responsible for supporting the growth of Rincon’s Community Planning team. In this role, you will collaborate with local and statewide leadership to oversee and expand existing zoning and urban design related programs through the identification and pursuit of new opportunities. You will also manage teams responsible for the preparation of long‑range planning and urban design projects such as zoning code/orinances, general plans, specific/master plans, and corridor plans. The candidate must have demonstrated urban design and visioning experience, knowledge of land use/community planning and zoning concepts, sound project management skills, and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in‑office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote‑work flexibility. Additionally, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office located in California. (For this position, we are open to locations across California.)
Overview Of Key Duties And Responsibilities
Lead design development and visioning efforts, including preparation of design and planning studies, site feasibility, and design strategies.
Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary work products and services for complex long‑range planning projects, including general plans, community plans, master/specific plans, objective design standards, and other comprehensive planning documents.
Lead teams responsible for the preparation of zoning codes, permitting policies, and/or development standards, with a particular emphasis on housing.
Collaborate across markets with planners, climate specialists, environmental planners to deliver innovative, interdisciplinary work products.
Provide the final review of work products for quality assurance/quality control.
Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensus‑building meetings and workshops.
Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters related to urban design and zoning.
Act as a client manager for select clients in the Healthy Communities market.
Perform various business development functions, including proposal preparation, attending interviews, and leading company outreach, marketing, networking, and business development efforts related to the Healthy Communities market.
Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
Enhance Rincon’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative while representing Rincon in a professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following
BA/BS degree or higher in urban planning, geography, or a related discipline.
10+ years of related demonstrated experience in community, long‑range, and/or housing policy planning, urban design, and/or environmental planning.
Experience with a private sector consulting firm (Required).
Experience with developing new business pursuits.
Excellent communication, organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
Strong team building and management skills.
Working knowledge of project management systems, project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analyses, resource analyses, and reporting.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple projects, deadlines, priorities, and teams.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel as projects require.
Rincon Consultants is an award‑winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group.
Our 500+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central, and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.
The base salary range for this full‑time position is $125,000 – $200,000, plus a generous benefits program.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, including health benefits such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and HSA; employer‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance; dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, paid holidays; 401(k)/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities; professional development and mentoring; and additional perks such as Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, etc.
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing in compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 and applicable federal regulations.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in‑office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote‑work flexibility. Additionally, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office located in California. (For this position, we are open to locations across California.)
Overview Of Key Duties And Responsibilities
Lead design development and visioning efforts, including preparation of design and planning studies, site feasibility, and design strategies.
Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary work products and services for complex long‑range planning projects, including general plans, community plans, master/specific plans, objective design standards, and other comprehensive planning documents.
Lead teams responsible for the preparation of zoning codes, permitting policies, and/or development standards, with a particular emphasis on housing.
Collaborate across markets with planners, climate specialists, environmental planners to deliver innovative, interdisciplinary work products.
Provide the final review of work products for quality assurance/quality control.
Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public involvement and consensus‑building meetings and workshops.
Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters related to urban design and zoning.
Act as a client manager for select clients in the Healthy Communities market.
Perform various business development functions, including proposal preparation, attending interviews, and leading company outreach, marketing, networking, and business development efforts related to the Healthy Communities market.
Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
Enhance Rincon’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative while representing Rincon in a professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following
BA/BS degree or higher in urban planning, geography, or a related discipline.
10+ years of related demonstrated experience in community, long‑range, and/or housing policy planning, urban design, and/or environmental planning.
Experience with a private sector consulting firm (Required).
Experience with developing new business pursuits.
Excellent communication, organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
Strong team building and management skills.
Working knowledge of project management systems, project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analyses, resource analyses, and reporting.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple projects, deadlines, priorities, and teams.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel as projects require.
Rincon Consultants is an award‑winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group.
Our 500+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central, and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.
The base salary range for this full‑time position is $125,000 – $200,000, plus a generous benefits program.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, including health benefits such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and HSA; employer‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance; dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, paid holidays; 401(k)/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities; professional development and mentoring; and additional perks such as Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, etc.
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing in compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 and applicable federal regulations.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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