What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Planner position at Tepa?
ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Tepa Companies is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.
LOCATION: Remote: Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Maitland, FL
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking a Master Planner with experience to lead and manage a wide range of planning task orders including military and non-military projects. The Master Planner will independently collect, assimilate, and manage land use planning, military installation community planning, and urban design project information; prepare project requirements, constraints, opportunity mapping, and required analysis; assist in the preparation for and participation in client and stakeholder information meetings, site data collection visits, stakeholder interviews, charrettes, and in-progress reviews; prepare viable project alternatives for evaluation including adaptive reuse, repair, modernization, and new construction; and lead preparation of proposed capital investments plans in regional plans and site-specific area development plans.
Job Functions:
- Expert knowledge of Military and Non-Military Master Planning.
- Specialized experience in airfield and range planning.
- Specialized experience with land use and installation master planning.
- Experience with cost estimates prepared using DOD unit cost factors and parametric cost estimating software. Proficiency with document drawing production software.
- Ability to read and understand specifications, technical documents, and building drawings.
- Proactive learner, responsible to seek out support when needed, identify expectations, check own work output against quality expectations, and pursue opportunities to grow technical capabilities.
- Maintains open communication with staff.
- May supervise junior planning staff.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Planning from an accredited school
- Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience
- Previous military experience preferred · American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification; preferred
- LEED AP BD C certification; preferred
- Registered Landscape Architect or Architect; preferred
- Experience working with Small Business in the Federal market; preferred
- Capability of supporting multiple projects simultaneously
- Advanced understanding of planning best practices
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Strong oral and written communication skills
