Project Manager – Planning

## Project Manager – Planning Apply remote type:
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Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R-101039

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** Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
** Verdantas is seeking a Project Manager to support and lead planning initiatives across transportation, hazard mitigation, and community-focused projects. This role involves managing planning processes from concept through delivery, coordinating with public agencies and stakeholders, overseeing schedules and deliverables, and producing high-quality technical and plain-language documentation. The Project Manager will serve as a key liaison between clients, internal project teams, and regulatory partners while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local planning requirements.
** What You'll Do:
*** Manage and support multi-disciplinary planning projects, including transportation planning, hazard mitigation planning, and community-based initiatives
* Coordinate project schedules, scopes, budgets, and staff assignments to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
* Lead and participate in public engagement activities such as open houses, stakeholder meetings, workshops, and one-on-one discussions with community partners.
* Develop, review, and manage planning documents, reports, policies, and guidance materials for public agencies and community stakeholders.
* Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, facilitating clear communication, managing expectations, and supporting long-term relationships.
* Collaborate with federal, state, regional, and local agencies to ensure projects align with applicable regulations, policies, and funding requirements.
* Conduct data collection, analysis, and synthesis using local, state, and federal sources to inform planning recommendations.
* Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping tools to support analysis and presentation of planning data.
* Track trends, risks, and common gaps in planning efforts to identify opportunities for technical assistance, process improvement, and training.
* Support proposal development, including technical writing, scope development, and coordination with project teams.
** What You'll Bring:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field
* 4+ years of experience in planning land services, or infrastructure consulting
* American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
* Strong background in stakeholder engagement and project coordination
* Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience working with municipal or public-sector clients preferred
** Salary Range:
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