Director of Planning

Who We Are 

Our purpose is to inspire people to be outside and engage in the community around them. As planners and landscape architects, we embrace every opportunity to advance this mission by creating memorable and engaging outdoor experiences. 

Founded in 1982, RVi is a leading national planning and design firm with offices located in TX, CO, AZ, FL, GA, and NC and engaged in a broad range of project types including community planning and design, resorts, parks, academic, commercial, hospitality, and veterans cemeteries throughout the US.

We approach each new opportunity with an adventurous spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to consistently raise the bar for our clients and for the communities we serve.

The Practice Director is responsible for leading the administration, financial management, business development and marketing, supervision of project teams, and management of multiple projects for their specific office/market area. Areas of expertise include policy planning, entitlement strategy, community engagement, with experience serving both private and public sector clientele. The Practice Director is a transitional position intended to facilitate training for individuals on a career path to Associate Principal. Mentorship is to be provided by the Managing Principal.

Business Development:

• Develop an annual revenue goal and implement plan to achieve this target. Maintain a persistent internal Business Development communication process. Maintain contact with clients and vendors by meeting regularly with key clients to discuss current projects, correlates all pertinent information, resolves conflict, evaluates firm performance, and identifies other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals.
• Identify and solicit potential clients/projects, as appropriate, and keep Sector Leaders, operations, and business lines up to date on new sales, new opportunities, and account issues/news.

Communicate Quality Assurance:

• Train RVi Teams to practice responsive, client-focused communication. Enhance and maintain office, regional, and national inter-RVi communication and awareness as it relates to the practice.

Support Strategic Recruitment Efforts:

• Work closely and proactively with HR and company Leaders to help identify, attract, and hire strategic leaders for the firm.

Quality Management:

• Identifies areas needing improvement and recommends corrective action to improve overall project performance.
• Conducts project kick-off meetings for project team enlightenment and project enrichment to assure there is a necessary understanding of project approach and what the execution plan and schedule for each project will be.

Develop Staff:

• Build, manage and maintain a team of Project Managers and Designers/Planners
• Training: Follow up on any training requested by employee’s, identify training tools for team (Lunch & Learn, Red Vector, etc.)
• Mentor staff on industry knowledge, project knowledge, process knowledge and best practices.

Establish and achieve financial objectives:

• Maintain project budget and schedule.
• Approve expenditures.
• Analyze variances (e.g., scope creep)
• Negotiate changes in scope/contact.
• Invoice and collect payment per contract terms.
• Initiate corrective actions.
• Report results to management.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Review and Approve Timesheets and PTO, expense reports and corporate credit card expenses.

Maintain Professional and technical knowledge:

• Attend educational workshops.
• Review professional and market segment publications.
• Establish personal networks.
• Participate in applicable professional societies and trade associations.

EDUCATION

• 8+ years of experience in related field
• Bachelors Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture or equivalent
• Ability to train and mentor project team

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To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we strive to provide a great working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life-

• Flexible Paid Time Off for Salaried Staff
• Paid Parental & Maternal Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation-

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401 k) plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for Gym Memberships, build your home gym or set up home ergonomic office

Wellness-

• Medical (BC/BS), dental (Delta), and vision (VSP)
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services