Sr. Project Manager - PLA

WHAT PHARIS DESIGN AN LJA COMPANY HAS TO OFFER

Pharis Design an LJA Company is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES PHARIS DESIGN AN LJA COMPANY DIFFERENT

At Pharis Design an LJA Company , our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Project Manager at Pharis Design an LJA Company, you will be responsible for managing members of the Public Planning team and participating in advanced, professional planning and design activities. The Senior Project Manager will also lead strategic efforts and mentoring within the Placemaking + Resilience Group. Candidate must have experience in project management,business development, team building, and project profitability for Public Sector City Planning and Design projects.

Requires strong leadership and communication skills with team members, clients, and governmental agencies.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Provide overall strategic leadership within the Placemaking + Resilience Group to enhance client relationships, work products, and team skills.
• Lead a team of public planning professionals responsible for producing community planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic & technical production.
• Advise various councils, boards, commissions, and elected/appointed officials on planning and design-related issues.
• Serve as liaison and perform necessary functions in support of public client planning and development departments.
• Evaluate and prepare reports on operations & activities, recommend improvements and modifications.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration.
• Create, administer, and supervise public outreach campaigns for planning and design efforts.
• Develop business by marketing company to existing clients and identifying and marketing to new clients.
• Support technical efforts for business development such as preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs, preparation for presentations, and interfacing/coordinating the efforts of the Placemaking and Resilience Group.
• Develop and assist in preparation of scope, budget, and schedule.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in City Planning, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or other related fields.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• AICP Certification or ability to acquire.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and design
• Minimum seven years of experience as a practice leader and manager with direct reports
• Problem-solving ability
• Creative and innovative design skills
• Reading comprehension skills to understand…