Organization:
Alta Planning + Design

Location:
Los Angeles, CA / San Diego, CA / Berkeley, CA

Mid/Senior Level Professional (Planner, Designer or Landscape Architect)

Positions available in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego, CA

Alta Planning + Design is California’s premier bicycle, pedestrian, greenway and multi-modal transportation planning and design firm.  To meet our growing workload, Alta has immediate openings for experienced Project Managers in our Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego offices.  Candidates should have 5+ years of proven project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced consulting environment on some of the most cutting-edge bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to school, and complete streets projects in California. For more information about our company and our projects visit our website at www.altaplanning.com.

Perks!

• Join a dedicated group of bicycle and pedestrian planners and designers who are leaders in the field
• Competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, dental/vision benefit, and benefits for commuting by transit, annual bike repairs, and active living/wellness
• Our three California offices each have their own great perks, from secure indoor bike parking and commute-friendly locations, to roof-top cafes and indoor saunas

The Positions

The selected professionals will join our team of senior project management staff leading projects throughout California.  Candidates should have strong management (budgets, schedules, contracts, staff management), marketing (leading proposals and interviews), writing, analytical, and presentation skills.  Travel within California is a must, along with passion for our field and mission.  Duties will include workload management, mentoring staff, maintaining client relationships, professional report writing, transportation research and analysis, fieldwork, creation of maps and graphic diagrams, and conducting public workshops and outreach programs.

Desired qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in planning, engineering, and/or landscape architecture; consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor degree required; Master degree in Urban Planning or related field preferred
• Excellent leadership skills – experienced manager of people, projects, and plans
• Proven marketing experience
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun work environment
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills

Job Conditions:

• Normal office working conditions
• Job will require travel
• Job may require hours that exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours a week
• May require bending, stooping, lifting up to 35 pounds

Compensation depends on experience.  Alta offers excellent benefits, flexible work schedules, and a fun, collaborative work environment with an extremely dedicated and skilled group of planners and designers.

How To Apply:

To apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and professional writing samples and/or portfolio to: resumes+calpm@altaplanning.com. Indicate which office location(s) you are applying for.

Position(s) open until filled. No calls please. Applications can also be mailed to:

Alta Planning & Design
Attn: Human Resources
711 SE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97214

Note:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities in order to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Alta Planning + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer