Senior Planner / Planning Leader

<P>Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!</P> <P>At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.</P> <P>Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.</P> <P>Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.</P> <P><STRONG>Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?</STRONG></P> <P>Verdantas is seeking a <STRONG>Senior Planner / Planning Leader</STRONG> to launch and grow a new planning group across the <STRONG>Northeast</STRONG> , working side by side with our established environmental, water, energy, and civil infrastructure teams. Preferred location is within the Northeast Area (i.e., New England, New York, and the MidAtlantic), with flexibility across Verdanta's office locations.</P> <P>This role offers a unique opportunity to build a team from the ground up while embedding planning expertise into integrated solutions for public-sector and government clients. This position plays a key role in connecting planning services with Verdantas' existing technical disciplines, strengthening our ability to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions for public-sector and government agencies.</P> <P>As a Senior Planner / Planning Leader, you will support complex planning projects, mentor planning staff, and supporting strategic growth of Verdantas' government-focused planning services in the Northeast. This role will work closely with engineers, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and market sector leaders to deliver integrated solutions for municipalities, counties, state agencies, and regional authorities.</P> <P><STRONG>What You'll Do:</STRONG></P> <UL> <LI> <P>Lead and manage complex planning projects for municipal, county, regional, and state government clients</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients on land use planning, zoning, comprehensive plans, redevelopment, transportation planning, and policy initiatives</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Work with Area Market Sector Leaders to identify, lead, and execute capture planning efforts as part of active business development</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Provide technical oversight and quality control for planning studies, plans, and reports</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Collaborate with civil, transportation, environmental, and water teams to deliver multidisciplinary solutions</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Support business development efforts, including client relationships, proposal development, scopes, and fee estimates for government projects</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Mentor and guide planners and emerging professionals; support staff development and team growth</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Participate in public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and elected-official presentations</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Help shape the strategic direction of Verdantas' planning group in the Northeast, with a focus on government growth, long-term contracts, and trusted-client relationships</P> </LI> </UL> <P><STRONG>What You Bring:</STRONG></P> <UL> <LI> <P>Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, or a related field; or a Bachelor's degree with significant progressive planning experience</P> </LI> <LI> <P>8-15+ years of professional planning experience, with a strong emphasis on public-sector work</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Demonstrated experience leading planning projects and client relationships</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Experience and established relationships with State and Local governments in one or more of the states within the Northeast Area</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Strong understanding of municipal and state planning processes, zoning codes, land development regulations, and public engagement</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Proficiency with planning and visualization tools (ArcGIS Pro/Online, Adobe InDesign, and related platforms)</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to boards, commissions, and elected officials</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Ability to think strategically, manage multiple priorities, and support market growth initiatives</P> </LI> <LI> <P>AICP certification is preferred but not required</P> </LI> </UL> <P><STRONG>Salary Range:</STRONG></P> <P>The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.</P> <P><STRONG>Benefits:</STRONG></P> <UL> <LI> <P>Flexible Work Environment</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Paid Parental Leave</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Medical</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Dental</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Vision</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Life and AD&D Insurance</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability</P> </LI> <LI> <P>401(k) with Company Match</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Paid Time Off + Holidays</P> </LI> </UL> <P><EM>Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.</EM></P> <P><STRONG>Verdantas is an EOE</STRONG> <STRONG>race/color/religion/sex/sexual</STRONG> <STRONG>orientation/gender identity/national</STRONG> <STRONG>origin/disability/vet</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>Ready for what's next?</STRONG></P> <P>Your future starts here.</P> <P>Explore our open opportunities and find a role that not only matches your skills-but fuels your ambition. From innovative projects to collaborative teams, we offer careers where you can grow, make an impact, and do your best work.</P> <P>Take the next step, discover where you belong, and build something meaningful with us.</P> <P><STRONG>Your next opportunity is waiting-go find it and come grow with us!</STRONG></P> <P>For assistance filling out applications, complete this form (.aspx?id=DHBLaXp_1k2NNgTpDfwNAvU7C97R37BHptl28mpzjf1UOUhXVkFBVDJUREgyUkVXSFRGWjIzWjNaOS4u) .</P> <P>Don't see the job you're looking for? Leave your contact information and resume and we'll reach out if it's a good fit! </P>

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