Senior Planning Manager I

GAI Consultants seeks a Senior Planning Manager with 10+ years of experience within our Community Solutions Group practice to assist in regional leadership and practice development.  This position is ideally located within our Orlando office, targeted to Florida based clients.  A particular area of desired expertise is related to Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA’s), including all aspects of consulting support and Plan Update services according the requirements of F.S. Ch163. 

Our Planning and Land Development team collaborates with all aspects of our Community Solutions Group service group and other departments at GAI Consultants. Our practice works with public, private, and institutional clients to assist with Land Use Entitlements and Regulatory Planning, Urban Design and Redevelopment and Community Visioning. This position is in-office or hybrid.  The successful candidate for this position will be eligible for a GAI sign-on bonus.

Job Duties:

The specific duties of this position are focused on assisting in the project coordination of master planning and site development assignments:

• Manage Clients and Projects from initial marketing to assignments through completion. 
• Preparing CRA Strategic Plans, Plan Updates and other ‘extension of staff’ consulting services. 
• Preparing land use or plan permit submittal documents.
• Prepare reports and presentations that convey recommendations for approvals.
• Both produce and coordinate with staff to complete project assignments. 
• Business Development for our combined Planning, Landscape Architecture, Economics and Civil Engineering practices.
• Mentoring and coordinating of Staff Schedules, Deliverables and Budgets.
• Participation with client coordination, contracting and project management / invoicing meetings.
• Represent GAI and CSG across a range of project and client types.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Landscape Architecture, Planning or Land Development related program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS as well as other graphics programs such as SketchUp.
• Experience working with local planning department officials and private development clients.  
• Professional certification or licensure desired but not required depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

Why GAI: 

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that is committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas

Benefits to working at GAI include: 

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) 
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program  
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays  
• 401k company match 
• Tuition Reimbursement