Planning & Entitlement Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

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MacKay Sposito is seeking a full time Planning & Entitlement Project Manager to join the Vancouver Land Development team. As a Planning & Entitlement Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for performing a range of professional planning and development work in such areas as land use, planning, and land development. Duties will include managing a team of technical staff, overseeing the preparation and processing of entitlement applications, concept plans, and lot layouts, and client management. We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangement options available. If this resonates with you, we may be the place for you.

When you see the words “we’re just like family” in a job posting, do you run for the hills? We get it. But rest assured, when we say “family” at MacKay Sposito, we don’t mean your weird uncle. Think of us as your cool cousins: the ones you play ping pong and darts with at every reunion, or actually look forward to meeting for happy hour. Because we like to do all that stuff, too! (And don’t even get us started on cornhole tournaments or Chili Dog Day). Yes, we’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk. Because life is too short to dread Mondays.

We intend to fill this position with a candidate who brings with them a critical and related set of skills, knowledge, and experiences that we might not already have on the team. Simply put, we are interested in finding the best candidate for the job. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. All are encouraged to apply, even those who believe they do not meet every single one of the qualifications.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.

Excellent reputation - Through our nearly 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.

We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Navigate local permitting and entitlement requirements and processes.

Interpret zoning codes, ordinances, resolutions, and legal descriptions.

Plan, provide guidance, and manage a variety of land development projects. Communicate with clients regarding current projects and identify and position the firm to successfully win future work.

Effectively supervise staff to prepare and deliver projects.

Prepare and manage project scope, budget, and schedule to meet deliverables.

Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within budgets and schedules.

Assist with business development efforts to cultivate strong client relationships.

Qualifications:

5+ years of planning and land development experience.

Able to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment with engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and other disciplines

Excellent computer, writing, communication and customer service skills.

Strong project coordination skills.

Business development knowledge and the interest in helping to drive client relationships.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest, and dedicated to the team and their work.

We believe in constructive candor with our clients and colleagues - sharing our full knowledge and expertise to allow for fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed, and supportive environment, we are able to challenge our people to be the best they can be and to celebrate every success.

About MacKay Sposito:

With a diversified portfolio of business segments including civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying, construction management, environmental services, and entitlement and planning services, coupled with our strategic mix of public and private clients, we are well-positioned for stability and growth.

MacKay Sposito is about building lasting relationships and strong communities, whether it’s connecting public and private sectors, helping our clients plan and design a complex mixed-use master plan development, powering a remote rural outpost, or improving a city’s facilities. At our core, we’re committed to honesty, dedication, and relationships. These pillars make up the foundation of how we treat our people, and ultimately our clients.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 depending on experience and title placement.

Full time employees receive a well rounded benefit package including access to our company sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal Contractor we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment

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