Come work for Ayres’ growing Development Services team:
Are you a self-starter with a passion for design and a propensity for client engagement? Are you a skilled project manager who wants the opportunity to build your own client base? We’re seeking an innovative urban designer or community planner to join our team and assist with a growing workload that is centered on delivering creative design solutions. Put your passion for improving the environment, cities, public engagement, and design to work and help us identify and implement solutions for a growing and diverse client base. Success will be defined by your professional capabilities and confidence in business development. This position will manage other design professionals and have the opportunity for growth within the organization. We offer a hybrid or remote option, but your work will be based in Madison and focused on Wisconsin.
On any given day, you’ll:
- Lead project teams for a variety of clients and project types.
- Develop, design, and plan project deliverables by analyzing project data; developing master plans, studies, and reports; and working directly with communities, their staff, and elected officials.
- Collaborate freely and frequently with our talented staff across our firm including Urban Planners, Economic Development Specialists, Landscape Architects, Environmental Scientists, and Engineers.
- Identify, market, and secure projects for private/public sector clients.
- Participate in project interviews and develop proposals, budgets, and project timelines.
- Delegate, utilize, and coach junior staff effectively.
Required qualifications:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning, or a degree from a closely related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in managing projects and preparing project deliverables.
- 5+ years of Wisconsin-based client/planning experience.
- Experience with public and private clients.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Desired skills and experiences:
- Ability to work effectively in both an independent as well as a collaborative team environment.
- Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate graphically and verbally.
- Ability to secure work from new and existing clients to help grow our development services group.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban design, and community engagement expertise are desirable, as is knowledge of park and recreation design.
- American Institute of Certified Planners status.
Please note, benefits vary depending on job status.
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