Master Planner

Company: Louis Berger Services, Inc.
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

# of Openings

3

Category

Planning

OVERVIEW

Louis Berger, a WSP company, is currently seeking a mid to senior level Master Planner to join its Federal Programs & Logistics team to work on exciting Department of Defense (DOD) projects. The Master Planner will have the opportunity to function as part of an integrated team for planning medium to large-size DOD and other Federal planning and asset management projects, as well as to plan, prepare, and develop necessary supporting documents in compliance with applicable Federal and DoD policies.





Job Responsibilities:



* Manage complex planning projects and lead planning teams to develop master planning assignments including Area Development Plans (ADP s), Installation Development Plans (IDP s), and Capital Investment Strategies (CIS). This includes facilitating large-scale working charrette meetings to capture the necessary information required by UFC 2-100-01.Develop complex DD Form 1391 s, including completing DD Form 1391 in the Programming Administration and Execution (PAX) System. This includes facilitating required Planning Charrettes (PC) and leading multi-disciplinary teams necessary to support the PC process to complete the DD Form 1391, as well as upload required data from associated PAX applications (PC-Cost and ECONPACK).

* Lead d preparation of all required supporting documents, plan graphics, and analysis necessary to complete sound and defensible solutions and required submittals.

* Develop new work through active business engagement efforts and creating new positive client relationships and maintaining existing relationships

* Lead pursuits and project capture initiatives

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have the following:



* Bachelor s Degree in landscape architecture, planning, or a related field or a Master s Degree in City Planning.

* Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) required

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in military master planning development Ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and ability to work within the PAX Processor.

* Exemplary facilitation skills necessary to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams on complex assignments.

* Solid understanding of GIS use, principles, data standards and projections is expected. Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.

* Proficiency and working knowledge of various computer-based programs and tools for project execution including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Access), Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe InDesign is also required.

* All candidates are required to have the ability to pass a local background check and DoD security clearance investigation. This position will require a U.S. Passport and the ability to travel overseas as needed.

* Completion of USACE Prospect Courses for DD Form 1391 Preparation and PAX Processor (Internal training via certified individuals will be considered)

* Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines. (LEED certification not required, but a plus)

* Availability for extensive travel is required. Expected travel is approximately 25-30%.

* Location of assigned office is flexible, but must be able to spend substantial time with planners at the Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC offices.



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