Now Hiring a Project Planner

RHI is looking to hire a Project Planner with 2-3 years of experience for our office in Alexandria, Virginia

• We are a dynamic firm that is committed to investing in continued education, mentorship, and your professional development.
• We provide competitive salaries and a variety of benefits commensurate with the experience and qualifications sought below.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications will be considered irrespective of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, age, and similar federally protected classifications.
• Our staff is currently working in a hybrid manner (combination of in-person and remote work), abiding by current health and safety protocols.

We are seeking a planner who is either located in the Washington DC region or may be interested in relocating to this region. Many of our staff are currently working in a hybrid remote/in-person schedule, and are working at our office in Old Town Alexandria for at least part of each week. 

ROLE OF A PROJECT PLANNER AT rhi

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary consultant teams, both small and large.
• Analyze existing conditions and existing plans for a location to support the evolution of plans and policies.
• Research precedent examples and best practices.
• Prepare high-quality plan documents including narrative and graphics (maps, illustrative plans, visualizations, graphs/charts, infographics, etc.).
• Create project-relevant engagement strategies and visually informative and graphic-intensive presentations and other materials for public and client meetings.
• Work with our Marketing Manager to create planning-related proposals based on RFP/s/RFQs as well as participate in proactive marketing initiatives.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Between 2 and 3 years of urban planning and/or related experience.
• Knowledge and experience in best practices of urban planning and community engagement. We welcome those who have specialized experience in specific planning or engagement realms.
• Ability to collaborate with other related disciplines and specializations as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Practical experience and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and ArcGIS Pro.
• Strong writing, analytical, and oral presentation skills.
• Graphic design skills will be a plus.

THE PROCESS

• We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis but will begin reviewing submissions and scheduling interviews the week of August 1.
• We may conduct up to two (2) virtual and/or in-person interviews with each candidate.
• The candidates may be asked to complete a short exercise following the first interview.

We hope you are interested in applying! If so, please send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Deana Rhodeside (deanar@rhiplaces.com), and copy Jenny Koch (jenniferk@rhiplaces.com).