Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC), a leading land use planning and economics consulting firm, seeks a full-time Senior Associate with technical planning and management skills and experience. LWC is in a strong growth mode and this opportunity includes helping take the firm to the next level of growth and attainment. The position is based out of LWC’s San Francisco office and reports directly to the owners of the firm.

The ideal candidate will have at least eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in the planning field, a track record of managing complex projects, mentoring and supervising junior staff, and sourcing and pursuing new business. The ideal candidate will also have superior writing and public presentation skills, and will thrive on a team of highly motivated and capable individuals who seek personal and professional advancement. Familiarity with basic corporate finance and business management is a plus. Experience with local land use planning processes – including the preparation of land use development codes and policy documents (e.g., General Plans, Specific Plans) is imperative, and familiarity with California-related planning processes and issues is preferred. A master’s degree in land use planning or related field is preferred but experience may be substituted for education. LWC’s compensation package includes a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with the skill and experience of the candidate.

Responsibilities include:
• Leading technical planning projects, communication with clients and agencies, assuring deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to and staff and sub consultants have clear direction
• Leading new business development, identification, evaluation, pursuit, and procurement
• Maintaining profitability of projects through efficient and appropriate direction of staff and subconsultant time and project management planning
• Building relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry leaders
• Mentoring, training and supervising junior staff
• Leading public meetings and presentations on behalf of the company
• Contributing to corporate strategy formulation and implementation
• Managing multiple assignments

LWC was founded in 2006 and has grown to a staff of 10. LWC’s corporate culture is marked by a commitment to: collaboration, 100% client satisfaction, and the highest quality work product. The firm focuses on long-range planning (land development code, master plans, and specific plans), zoning and form-based and codes, economic and financial feasibility analysis and strategies, housing, and a growing pre-development services practice.

More information on LWC is available on our website: www.lisawiseconsulting.com.

Applications should include a resumé, and brief cover letter and submitted to henry@lisawiseconsulting.com by Tuesday, January 17, 2017.