Senior Project Manager - Planning Group

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.Verdantas is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to lead community planning, economic development, and placemaking initiatives across the Midwest. This role is ideal for a strategic, client-facing planning professional with a passion for guiding communities through complex land use, zoning, revitalization, and policy initiatives.The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, implementable solutions that strengthen community identity and drive lasting impact.**What You’ll Do**:* Lead and manage complex community planning, land use, zoning, and economic development projects* Serve as Senior Project Manager for municipal and regional initiatives, including comprehensive plans, design guidelines, zoning and code development, revitalization strategies, and area-wide planning efforts in a fast-paced environment* Lead and collaborate with diverse multidisciplinary teams (planning, engineering, environmental, and design) to deliver integrated solutions* Engage meaningfully with stakeholders, elected officials, and the public through workshops, charrettes, and community outreach* Provide strategic guidance grounded in local context, data-driven analysis, and best practices* Lead business development efforts, including strategy and pursuit. Lead client development and client relationship management* Mentor and support planners and project team members* Contribute to thought leadership through conference presentations, workshops, and professional engagement**What You Bring**:* Bachelor’s degree in City Planning, Urban Planning, Economics, Political Science, or a related field* Master’s degree in City or Urban Planning or related discipline preferred · 15+ years of progressively responsible professional planning experience · AICP certification required* Demonstrated experience managing municipal planning and economic development projects* Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills* Proven ability to lead projects from concept through implementation* Experience working with public-sector clients and diverse stakeholder groups* Experience leading area-wide planning, downtown strategies, and revitalization initiatives* Background in historic preservation planning and design guidelines* Familiarity with Brownfields redevelopment and EPA-funded planning initiatives* Active participation in professional organizations (APA, CNU, etc.)* Commitment to professional development and mentoring of young professionals* Conference speaking, publications, or thought leadership experience* Work Environment & TravelThis role offers flexibility in office location with a preference for Ohio-based candidates. Some regional travel may be required for client meetings, workshops, and community engagement initiatives.**Salary Range:**The starting salary for this position is $130,000.00 with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.**Benefits:*** Flexible Work Environment* Paid Parental Leave* Medical* Dental* Vision* Life and AD&D Insurance* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability* 401(k) with Company Match* Paid Time Off + Holidays*Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.***Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity
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