Senior Project Planner

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Manage all NEPA phases of large-scale planning projects.
• Serve as a planning expert and representative at public hearings and advisory boards.
• Provide strategic direction on long-range planning and policy development.
• Manage a team of planners, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all projects comply with zoning, environmental, and land use regulations.
• Develop and review technical reports, project proposals, and policy recommendations.
• Provide technical oversight for projects and staff.
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.
• Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects comply with ISO standards.
• Conduct and submit timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and mid-level planners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, transportation planning, urban planning or related discipline.
• Experience with PennDOT, PTC and PADEP procedures/regulations required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in GIS software.
• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.