Master Planning Project Manager

The Master Planning Project Manager will serve as the primary client point of contact for long range educational Facility Master Plans. They will be the client-facing representatives of a team of professionals dedicated to making transformative investment in school facilities. A successful individual in this role will draw upon strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities. Educational experience is a plus, but professionals with relevant experience from other sectors are encouraged to apply. Facility Master Planning is an active and growing practice area within PBK with advancement opportunities.

Your Impact:

• Manage long-range facility planning projects for K-12 clients

• Perform analysis and review of the building space from an architectural/design perspective

• Synthesize assessment data from multiple disciplines within database to reach conclusions and make recommendations to stakeholders

• Facilitate community and stakeholder involved planning workshops

• Develop conceptual plans based on stakeholder and client feedback

• Create presentations that support bond planning efforts

• Support marketing and business development activities

• Develop creative new concepts for community engagement exercises and stakeholder interactions

• Develop creative new concepts for planning deliverables, including web-based

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration or related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant planning experience.

• Familiarity with long range land use planning, review and coordination of client Design Guidelines, and input into problem resolution for project review issues.

• Understanding of programming, design functionality, work flow analysis, cost estimating, construction and project management.

• Ability to lead and coordinate work with outside designers, reviewing agencies, facilities services personnel, and county and local government officials.

• Strong writing and graphic communication skills

• Comfort with public speaking to advisory committees, Boards of Education/Trustees, and other large groups.

• Significant knowledge of engineering and architecture as applied to site design. Ability to interpret civil engineering and architectural drawings.

• Availability for extensive or significant travel to client sites.