Project Planner Jobs

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is seeking a full-time Project Planner with the flexibility to work out of any of our offices. As our Project Planner, you will manage diverse projects in Washington and Oregon, collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Your project management expertise, coupled with a passion for land use planning, real estate development, environmental planning, and municipal finance, will drive successful outcomes. As a Project Planner, you will be involved in all aspects of project execution, from analysis, report and proposal writing to comprehensive project management. This is an opportunity to work on an array of different projects, as the prime contact for clients, shaping the future of communities and making a tangible impact.
As a Project Planner, you will...

• Assist in client and regulatory agency discussions and negotiations.
• Support project planning, cost estimating, permitting, and reporting needs.
• Assist in development of planning concepts and strategies in collaboration with a team.
• Work on a variety of projects for public and private sector clients including master planning, site planning, grant pursuits, real estate development strategy, brownfield redevelopment, and strategic planning.
• Work independently and solicit input from mentors.
• Support community engagement and communications activities.
• Assist in development and implementation of proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets for project work.

To thrive in this role, you must have...

• Ability to work independently and under supervision of a project manager and collaboratively managing others.
• Proficiency in MS Software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Sound technical capabilities and organizational and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed analytical abilities and impeccable writing skills.
• Familiarity with Washington and/or Oregon land use laws, regulations & policy.
• 5+ years of professional experience with land use or environmental planning, urban design, real estate development, community/economic development, and/or permitting.
• Ability to work comfortably as a project manager within a team environment.
• AICP certification or desire to achieve one a plus!
• Growing knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of land use planning.
• Experience in a consulting environment a plus!
• Be a strong writer with a curious intellect.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, engineering, environmental science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and visual communication skills.

Who We Are...
MFA is a multi-disciplinary consulting company serving Pacific Northwest communities through our work with our clients. We are employee-owned and employee-minded. Come join MFA for the benefits to your career, the benefits to your community, and our benefits package:

• Competitive paid time off plus nine paid holidays
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Support for your professional growth through coaching and external training support
• 100% premium coverage for your medical/dental/vision and 76% for your dependents
• 401k company match
• Comp time program for exempt employees

Our hiring process for this position

• Interview with Hiring Manager(s)
• Initial Conversation with Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist
• Interview with the Team

Compensation Range: $80,000 to $103,000 a year
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Here at MFA, we celebrate diversity and actively encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
MFA is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on job requirements, business needs, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by laws and regulations.