Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking a senior-level Master Planner with extensive experience leading complex master and facilities planning initiatives. This leadership role will support a wide range of government and institutional clients by developing responsive, forward-thinking plans that align physical environments with organizational goals, operational needs, and long-term strategic vision.
The ideal candidate will bring strong planning, programming, and leadership capabilities, along with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders throughout the planning and design process. The candidate will possess proficiency and experience in the following:
- Strategic Visioning: Evaluate existing campus conditions and develop forward-looking comprehensive plans that align with the client's mission and growth objectives.
- Space & Capital Planning: Analyze space needs, develop phased implementation timelines, and inform multi-year capital budget strategies.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all campus development complies with building codes, environmental policies, ADA regulations, and federal/state historic preservation acts (e.g., Section 106).
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate multi-organization collaboration, lead public participation forums, and present proposals to government/campus officials, planning commissions, and executive leadership.
- Design Oversight: Review site plans, establish standards for campus architecture, and manage multidisciplinary teams on specific development projects.
Responsibilities:- Lead campus and facilities planning projects for government, higher education, institutional, and public-sector clients.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams in the development of integrated and responsive plans, programs, and designs that support institutional goals.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement processes including workshops, interviews, presentations, and consensus-building activities.
- Develop strategic master plans, space utilization studies, facilities assessments, programming documents, and implementation strategies.
- Coordinate with architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and specialty consultants to ensure cohesive planning solutions.
- Analyze government and institutional growth trends, operational needs, infrastructure requirements, and campus development opportunities and constraints.
- Guide clients through long-range planning initiatives, capital planning efforts, and campus transformation projects.
- Prepare and present planning concepts, reports, graphics, and recommendations to clients, leadership teams, and public agencies.
- Mentor junior planning and design staff and contribute to the growth and development of the planning practice.
- Support business development activities including proposal preparation, client relationship management, and participation in industry organizations
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field required
- Master's degree in Planning, Architecture, or related discipline preferred
- AICP certification required
- Minimum of 16 years of progressively responsible planning experience
- Demonstrated experience leading government and institutional campus master and facilities planning projects
- Strong understanding of planning, programming, and campus development principles
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects and client relationships
- Strong analytical skills and excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Experience developing strategic planning documents, reports, and implementation frameworks
- Proficiency with planning and presentation tools including ACAD, Revit, Sketch UP, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office preferred.
- US Citizenship Required.
Benefits:WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Position #: 3515
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