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Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Planner II to join our team in Glendale, AZ.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Perform planning-related activities for residential, commercial and public land development projects. 

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Work closely with more senior staff members to learn about and assist with Planning work. 

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Prepare conceptual plans and or land planning for various projects. 

• Assist in the preparation of site feasibility studies and reports. 

• Assist in the preparation of submittal documents to obtain permits. 

• Research, analyze, compile and display data for problem solving and official publication regarding planning issues. 

• Compile and assimilate reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability and future reference such as impact studies, population data and analysis, maps, and diagrams. 

• Perform site plan reviews for compliance with local and state criteria, specific project documentation such as addresses, certified surveys, setbacks, easements, alley ways, and right of ways. 

• Research land owner and third-party information, restrictions and agreements, anchor and tenant planning requirements.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  

• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture or related field preferred.

• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience in land development industry.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Proficiency in industry-standard planning software such as 3D modeling programs, graphic design applications, and ArcGIS is strongly preferred.

• Experience reading construction plans. 

• Must hold a valid state driver’s license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Occasional use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.

• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.