Associate Principal Senior Urban Planner

AECOM is actively seeking an Associate Principal Senior Urban Planner to support our Federal practice. For this role AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work on our hybrid schedule being a combination of in office time and remote work. This leader will have a broad sphere of influence throughout the West Region with our preference to have this leader seated in Orange or Los Angeles CA offices.

Associate Principal Senior Urban Planner

AECOMs Urban Planning Group and Federal Planning Group form a powerhouse of expertise dedicated to shaping both the local and national landscapes. With our Urban Planning team we bring together a diverse group of specialists committed to creating vibrant sustainable urban environments. From crafting comprehensive master plans to designing transitoriented developments we prioritize livability resilience and economic vitality to shape the future of cities and communities worldwide.

In parallel our Federal Planning Group focuses on providing strategic planning and advisory services to federal agencies across various sectors. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory frameworks ensuring compliance efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Whether its infrastructure development environmental planning or military installations our team leverages its technical expertise and understanding of federal requirements to deliver missioncritical projects on time and within budget. Together we support agencies in achieving their objectives and serving the public interest ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for all.

Job Overview:

As an Associate Principal Federal Urban Planner at AECOM you will play a crucial role in planning and developing projects for various federal agencies. You will be responsible for providing expertise in urban planning principles regulations and best practices to ensure that projects align with federal guidelines and objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead Business Development Initiatives:

• Spearhead the identification pursuit and acquisition of new projects in alignment with the companys strategic objectives.

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with existing and potential clients understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.

• Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies ensuring sustainable growth and market expansion.

ClientCentric Leadership:

• Champion a clientcentric approach across all project phases prioritizing client satisfaction and fostering longterm partnerships.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients addressing inquiries resolving issues and proactively anticipating future needs.

• Lead by example instilling a culture of exceptional service delivery and client engagement within the team.

Urban Planning and Project Development:

• Utilize expertise in urban planning principles regulations and best practices to conceptualize and develop innovative solutions for federal projects.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to formulate and appraise plans and standards ensuring alignment with federal guidelines and objectives.

• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed planning products providing strategic insights to optimize project outcomes.

Technical Advisory and Compliance Oversight:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and consultant on technical specialties related to urban planning offering guidance on facility types federal standards and program functions.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal guidance governing installation planning activities mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Collaborative Leadership and Continuous Improvement:

• Partner with Principal Planning leaders on all planningrelated matters leveraging expertise and experience to drive operational excellence.

• Evaluate the operations and activities of assigned responsibilities identifying areas for improvement and recommending modifications as needed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• 8 years of experience Bachelors degree in Urban Planning / Landscape Architecture /  Architecture or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Due to the nature of the work in this role US citizenship is a requirement for this position

Preferred Requirements

• 15 years of experience with master planning /site planning products for military installations or other federal agencies

• Strong understanding of US Military culture

• Strong workshop facilitation skills

• Ability to travel

• AICP certification strongly preferred

• Knowledge of federal planning regulations including NEPA Section 106 and other relevant statutes.

• Proficiency in GIS software CAD tools and other urban planning technologies.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a fastpaced environment.

• Familiarity with sustainability principles smart growth strategies and resilient design concepts is are among strongly preferred suite of skills.

Additional Information :

Additional Information

• Relocation support within the domestic United States is available for this role

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime