ResponsibilitiesRelated Midwest is looking for someone to manage the strategic master planning associated with our large scale project, The 78. The role will guide the long-term vision for the project, manage multidisciplinary design teams, and ensure cohesive integration of buildings, infrastructure, public realm and environmental systems across a complex, high-profile site.
Responsibilities:- Develop and manage the strategic goals and objectives for the project during the design and construction phases in conjunction with the Executive Team.
- Responsible for drafting and monitoring project plans, budgets, and scopes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Master Planning and Design Leadership- Develop and maintain the overall master plan including land use strategy, massing, circulation, infrastructure and public realm frameworks.
- Guide design vision across multiple parcels and building types.
- Develop strategies for open spaces, site circulation, riverfront development
- Evaluate design proposals, in collaboration with Development team, for site-wide consistency, feasibility and adherence to project goals.
- Close collaboration with Development and Construction teams to ensure program, schedule and budget goals are achieved
Project Management- Oversee the master planning process from concept through documentation phases.
- Monitor and document critical design decisions to ensure they are consistent with project goals and delivered in a timely manner.
- Coordinate master planning with architectural, landscape, and building development teams to support future vertical construction.
- Track milestones, budgets, assumptions, and project risks at a district-wide scale.
- Facilitate timely decision-making by preparing scenarios, trade-off analyses, and recommendations.
- Coordinate presentations such that the extended team is informed throughout the design progress
- Ensure compliance with zoning, shoreline regulations, sustainability goals, and city planning processes.
- Review consultant drawings and documents for coordination, accuracy, and quality.
- Support phasing and implementation planning for multi-year development rollout.
Consultants - Work with Department Head to assemble the appropriate team of consultants to produce the highest quality product
- Review and comment on all deliverables
- Manage consultant's budgets and discern the need for and request additional scope of work
- Track and recommend approval of invoices based on consultant deliverables
Schedules- Develop and maintain deliverable schedules
- Collaborate closely with other Related teams so that documents are delivered and evaluated within the timelines established
- Identify and maintain any timelines that are related to governing agency reviews
Meetings - Conduct periodic coordination meetings involving related consultants so that information is shared and dialogue is consistent
- Record and minute all meetings and keep track of attendees' input
Construction - Provide support to clarify scope during bidding
- Attend meetings with construction trades to clarify and/or direct any in-field design decisions
CompensationThe anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
Anticipated base salary range: $175,000 +
Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.
Qualifications- Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or equivalent
- Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in large-scale urban, mixed-use, or campus planning.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder design and planning efforts.
- Strong understanding of site infrastructure, civil coordination, and urban systems.
- Experience with waterfront or climate-resilient design is a plus.
- Excellent ability to articulate planning vision and guide diverse teams.
- Deep knowledge of zoning, land use planning, site engineering, circulation networks, and public realm frameworks.
- Ability to coordinate civil, structural, landscape, and architectural systems across large, multi-building campuses or developments
- Familiarity with municipal and environmental regulations, utility coordination, and permitting processes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess scenarios and develop implementable solutions.
- Ability to balance long-term vision with near-term development constraints and financial realities.
- Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams (architecture, engineering, landscape, sustainability, development).
Benefits:- Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
- Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
- Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities
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