Master planner job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time
Master Planner Support with a active Top Secret Clearance for a facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Developing high level Program/Project requirements to include programming with customers and stakeholders, doing space fits of those requirements and putting together Programs of multiple projects (such as enabling projects) to figure out all the swing space and sequenced moves to get to the desired end state, right sizing groups of people and equipment to the right amount, type and locations of spaces for their mission with some room for potential growth. Develops conceptual-level ideas to include sketches, renderings and concepts using IT software products like Adobe, SketchUp and AutoDesk products, producing briefings, fact sheets and white paper technical documents to explain ideas and to seek funding approvals for projects, to include large renovation and construction projects. Should be able to work independently without a lot of day-to-day oversight from technical leads or COR. Should be a self-starter who seeks out opportunities and can react to those opportunities to make facility and utilities infrastructure improvements when those opportunities develop. Needs to be able to work with others as part of a team or independently as the situation dictates. Needs to willing and able to do official TDY travel as directed, in the 10% - 15% of total time range.
Skills & Requirements

Qualifications and Education Required:


Active Top Secret Clearance Highly preferred to be a licensed Architect with minimum 10 years' worth of experience.
Qualifications


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

Medical & Rx Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance/AD&D Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Cardno - now Stantec - is seeking a motivated and talented urban planner to support our growing federal planning practice. Within our Government Services Division, our highly experienced team provides comprehensive master planning services to a range of clients worldwide. Team members provide expertise in land use, facilities, infrastructure, and strategic planning, along with economic analyses and real property inventory management to develop sustainable master plans. With extensive environmental planning experience, our division also brings the added benefit of in-depth knowledge of applicable environmental laws and regulations to the planning process to ensure that clients' investment decisions reflect established environmental values.

Cardno delivers planning and development solutions to the Department of Defense and other clients, helping to create, improve, and sustain communities across the globe. Bring your creativity, innovation, and can-do attitude to our team and be part of a global company where the work you do today will make a difference for generations to come!
We seek:
•Highly motivated professionals with the ability to work individually with minimal oversight and lead project tasks and/or teams,
•Resourceful individuals with effective problem-solving skills and the ability to meet aggressive project schedules, and
•Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, new perspectives, and energy.
The successful candidate has knowledge of planning principals, best practices, and techniques of planning; passion for working on urban design and planning projects; knowledge of or direct experience with Installation Development Plans, Area Development Plans, Installation Planning Standards, and facilities planning and programming actions; demonstrated experience facilitating charrettes; and the ability to engage and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to prepare a range of master planning products.

Job Description:

We seek:

Highly motivated professionals with the ability to work individually with minimal oversight and lead project tasks and/or teams, Resourceful individuals with effective problem-solving skills and the ability to meet aggressive project schedules, and Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, new perspectives, and energy.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in community/urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture 7 to 10 years related work experience Certified Planner (AICP) Federal agency and military master planning project experience Exceptional technical writing, analytical, and oral communication skills Proficient at public speaking, presentations, and workshop facilitation Efficient and organized with attention to detail Project management experience Must demonstrate ability to manage project teams Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability and willingness to travel worldwide (must be able to pass background checks) - moderate travel required

Desired Qualifications/Experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS is highly desired Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar desktop publishing/design software is highly desired Demonstrated aptitude in developing and presenting oral and graphic information to a range of stakeholders



Equal Opportunity statement for US based applicants



Cardno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position will require proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment and reasonable accommodation will be considered.



Cardno has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At any time, if you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources.



Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Cardno employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Cardno and approved by the Cardno Talent Acquisition Team.

• Strong team and personal skills as they apply to team communication and collaboration
• Strong experience using AutoCAD & Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience using Sketchup or other 3D model programs
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
• Intuitive and creative with minimal supervision and direction
• Able to inform project teams and execute daily project requirements.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 6 to10+ years of work experience in themed entertainment or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or a related major
• Field experience or construction process experience, (having taken a significant project or portfolio of projects from documentation to construction, or equivalent and applicable experience)

Company Description:

Thinkwell is a full-service design firm specializing in the master planning and creation of large-scale destination resorts, theme parks, museums/exhibits, live shows, attractions, and other unique experiences. Thinkwell's innovative approach to concept development, experience design, project management, media, interactive design, and production comes from over two decades of creating engaging experiences and unique storytelling environments for clients worldwide. Thinkwell believes in original solutions, not off-the-shelf ideas.

Company Culture:

Thinkwell's greatest resource is our people - and our diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and talents strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional work for our broad range of clients and end-users. We believe in an open and collaborative environment, and our office is door free! We know great ideas come from everywhere; so we strive to create a climate where voices are heard and a habitat in which they can grow. Working for Thinkwell should be as great an experience itself as the experiences we create for our clients and their guests.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Thinkwell is an equal employment opportunity employer. Thinkwell prohibits discrimination based on race, color, age (over 40), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and an individual who is transitioning or has transitioned), sexual orientation, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, citizenship,
religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, military, and veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. It also includes the perception that anyone may have any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Thinkwell also promotes and supports wage equality based on gender, race, ethnicity, and all other protected characteristics. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, discipline, layoff, recall, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment. Thinkwell will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the
requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. In accordance with applicable state and federal law, Thinkwell will attempt to reasonably accommodate qualified applicants and individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Any qualified applicant or employee with a disability who requires accommodation to apply for a job or perform the essential functions of the job should contact Thinkwell Group's Human Resources Department and request accommodation. Thinkwell will engage in an interactive dialogue with the applicant or employee to determine whether reasonable accommodations that will not result in undue hardship to the Company can be made.