The Landform team is about to become even more dynamic - you could be our Planning Lead.

Ready for a fresh, contemporary take on design and development consulting? Landform helps private and public-sector clients create memorable places across the country.

We work in a studio model where everyone works side-by-side throughout each project's lifecycle, so you can focus on great work as you collaborate with people across roles and experience levels. Three studios make up the firm: Planning & Urban Design, Retail & Commercial Design, and Residential Design. Civil engineers, planners, land surveyors, development managers, landscape architects and administrative support roles are part of the team.

You're a fit if you're passionate about doing innovative, purposeful work that matters. If you align with our values-quality, leadership, relationships, mentorship and enthusiasm. If you're positive, collaborative and have plenty of pizazz.

You'll come with knowledge of qualifications, competencies, requirements, capabilities, and knowledge:

Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in planning, administration, or urban design with 10+ years of experience
• Experience in municipal community development
• Experience in economic development or urban planning
• Excellent research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of GIS and Adobe Creative Cloud
• May need to attend client meetings, including evening meetings
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, agencies, or clients
• Ability to comfortably work in a Windows and Microsoft environment
• Basic understanding of the software necessary to complete the level of communication needed
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• This may include travel to client locations

Desired:

• A Master's degree in planning, public administration or similar
• AICP certification

You'll be expected to do/job responsibilities/tasks:

Familiarize yourself with Landform's Mission, Vision, and Values in your everyday work, such as:

• QUALITY: consistently seek to exceed industry expectations.
• LEADERSHIP: leverage our experience, relationships and expertise to strengthen our communities and professional affiliations.
• RELATIONSHIPS: assist other team members; communicate appropriately with clients, jurisdictional staff, and contractors.
• MENTORSHIP: be a mentor to less experienced designers and team members, work with others in a learning capacity, willingness to learn.
• ENTHUSIASM: positive attitude, punctuality, strong work ethic, high utilization.

Using the software and tools provided, become familiar with and use Landform's systems and standards to:

• Lead planning projects, including project management, community engagement and design
• Lead public meetings and other community engagement efforts
• Advocate for planning processes within a multidisciplinary environment
• Actively participate in marketing and business development for the studio
• Lead preparation of ordinance updates, master plans and comprehensive plans
• Provide planning support to other Studios and their development clients.
• Prepare site investigation due diligence reports
• Support other Planners with municipal clients
• Review development applications on behalf of municipal clients, including preparation of staff reports
• Prepare development applications and narratives for the other Studios
• Prepare ordinance updates, master plans and comprehensive plans.
• Provide planning support to other Studios and their private development clients.

Let's talk about your future path with the Landform team.

Job seekers who match with Landform appreciate fast-paced and diverse work, a well-appointed and flexible work environment, collaborative teams of specialists prioritizing a job well done, and the importance of environmental sustainability.

A few of our benefits include the following:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/Disability
• Paid holidays
• FTO
• 401K employer contribution
• Technology reimbursement
• Professional registration renewal fees
• Educational allowance
• Supplemental life
• Mental health care
• Career Advancement
• Profit-sharing
• Charitable gift matching
• Fun and flexible hours (4 x 10-hour day option)
• Volunteer time
• Free lunch or snacks
• Employee Assistance
• Job training
• Tuition assistance

Plus, here are a few of our excellent social benefits:

• Annual employee appreciation nights
• Annual family events
• Fully stocked juice and pop
• Monthly happy hours
• Popcorn Machine (Minneapolis Home Office)
• Monthly birthday & anniversary celebrations
• Volunteering opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Professional development
• Socially responsible
• Diversity Commitment
• Pledge to thrive
• Fair chance pledge
• Pet friendly

At Landform, you can:

• FORM YOUR PATH. Together, we'll work to achieve your ideal career, including how your hard work will be rewarded.
• FORM YOUR TEAM. It's less about traditional hierarchy and more about collaborating toward the right solution.
• FORM YOUR FUTURE. Your immersive experiences prepare you with skills to take on your future - including a unique portfolio and proficiency in working with cutting-edge tools.

Propel your career today.

A brief written description can't do the natural Landform experience justice. Apply now to take the next step toward an interview and see the difference firsthand.