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Gruen Associates is an award-winning international architecture, planning, interiors, landscape architecture, transportation design and planning, and urban design firm headquartered in Los Angeles for more than 78 years. We provide services to clients in both the public and private sectors including cities, transportation agencies, other public agencies, developers, educators and high-end retail clientele. Our staff of licensed and emerging professionals are part of multi-disciplinary teams involved on a variety of projects from conception through design and construction.
Gruen Associates appreciates highly-motivated individuals who are passionate and committed to the built and planned environments, sustainable design strategies and inclusive, diverse communities. We seek interested professionals who look for responsibility, are detail-oriented, collaborative, are eager to take on challenges, offer solutions and wish to grow with our team. We pride ourselves in mentoring employees in their careers, and provide opportunities for career advancement and promotion.
Senior Planner - Director of Planning
We are looking to develop a senior planner into a department leader. This position provides the opportunity to lead an award-winning planning/urban design department with a wide range of exciting projects, including TODs, specific plans, planning and design for mass transit and transportation projects, master plans, design standards/guidelines, campus projects, revitalization plans, streetscape projects, and community plans for both public and private sectors.
Position requires experience/expertise in:
- Hands-on project management of a small staff
- Day-to-Day Administration including invoicing, contracts and office management
- Business development in California and proposal writing
- Land use/urban planning/design
- Strong physical design and policy planning
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Innovative outreach and consensus building
- Active Transportation
A Master’s degree in Planning or a related field, an AICP certification, and 10 years of experience in planning/urban design are required, with a minimum of three (3) years at a private consulting firm. Experience in transportation planning and an undergraduate degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture, are desirable.
Salary Range $110,000/year to $150,000/year commensurate with experience.
For more information, Gruen Associates’ long-term planning legacy, a list of projects, and recent planning/urban design awards, please refer to our website: www.gruenassociates.com.
Please send a cover letter, resume and portfolio via email to info@gruenassociates.com. Subject Line: Sr. Planner/Director
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In addition to a competitive salary commensurate with experience, we offer a benefits package which includes health, vision and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, vacation and paid sick leave, and licensing support.
Gruen Associates is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and skills. We offer a collaborative and innovative culture with unique opportunities for growth and experience, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.
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