Urban Designer & Planning Project Coordinator

$77,312 - $96,641/Yr

City Of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Charlotte, NC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Urban Designer & Planning Project Coordinator will be part of the Urban Design Center within the City of Charlotte's Planning, Design and Development Department. This role involves supporting various urban design projects, leading placemaking initiatives, managing budgets, and collaborating with multiple departments to enhance community planning and design efforts. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on Urban Design Center projects and programs.
• Lead Placemaking projects and manage budgets from design through construction.
• Lead planning processes, write reports, and produce high-quality graphics and materials.
• Provide design guidance to city Capital Projects, including understanding of constructability.
• Work with other departments on major initiatives (e.g., Corridors of Opportunity, Strategic Mobility Plan, Community Area Planning, etc.).
• Provide design subject matter expertise and participate in regulatory processes (rezoning, design review committee, code compliance).

Requirements

• Master's degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree.
• Five years of urban design experience in multiple areas of practice (notably urban design, public space planning, placemaking, policy planning and implementation).
• Demonstrated experience in urban design principles, practices, and their applicability to the community.
• Experience leading projects and implementing project plans.
• Knowledge of and experience carrying out community engagement plans.
• Technical skills including proficiency with all Adobe Suite products, AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro, and SketchUp.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with design and development professionals.
• Ability to collaborate within internal and external organizations.
• Experience in presenting and working with diverse audiences and all segments of the City's population.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Work from home
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Loan forgiveness
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan