Urban & Regional Planner at Alpha Mead Group

Job Summary

• Design and administer government plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, and housing
• Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, and physical factors affecting land use.
• Analyze data to determine and recommend an appropriate course of action in each facet of development, including project scope, traffic flow, and water and waste management
• Create, prepare, or requisition graphic and narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.
• Ensure project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory conformance
• Ensure proper management of current infrastructure and urban resources.
• Coordinate with other local governments and prepare site approval documents
• Create and interpret maps and diagrams
• Review and evaluate environmental impact reports about private and public planning projects and programs.
• Execute other assignments as directed by the Managing Director 

Qualifications

• First degree in urban and regional planning, environmental planning, urban design, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Urban and Regional Planner in the real estate industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, GIS, and PowerPoint.
• Professional certification in urban planning is a must-have
• Superb project management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to generate high-quality graphics, diagrams, maps, sketches, and/or renderings.
• Working knowledge of web-based mapping platforms, such as CartoDB and Mapbox.