Land Planning and Entitlement Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,400 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients’ complex challenges.

PLANNING PRACTICE

We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International’s well established Planning Practice in San Diego is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to secure and execute land planning and entitlement projects.

The Senior Planning Manager will join a collaboration of experienced planners, engineers, architects, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The Senior Planning Manager’s primary responsibilities include:

• Identifying new private and public land planning, design, and entitlement opportunities
• Positioning and securing new planning and entitlement clients and contracts, primarily in San Diego County. 
• Coordinating and processing applications for entitlements including, but not limited to, site plans, density bonus, zone change, conditional use permit, subdivision maps, site plan review, grading plans, coastal development permits, and general plan amendments.
• Managing entitlement projects from initial due diligence to issuance of permits 
• Preparing due diligence memos 
• Mentoring junior staff, and supporting marketing and business development efforts

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline
• 10 years of municipal/local/state government planning related experience that demonstrate a successive increase in experience and responsibilities 
• 5 years of active experience in entitlement applications, permit processing, due diligence and related activities
• Knowledge of state planning and zoning laws, including CEQA
• Strong network of developer and agency contacts, with focus in San Diego County
• Robust involvement in professional organizations, such as APA, BIA, and ULI
• AICP or other related professional certification or licensure
• Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban planning/design, policy planning, economic development, active transportation planning, transportation planning
• Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to accommodate moderate travel

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $135,000-$162,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
 
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance  
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability  
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off  
• Commuter and wellness benefits  

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.