Planning Specialist jobs in Bentonville, AR

Location: FYT – Downtown (One Arvest Square, Fayetteville, AR)

Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Additional hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to assess building sites, perform analysis on best location to build, assist with space planning, understand budgets and financial impact.

Exempt: Yes

Salary Grade: Grade 17

Summary:

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Architectural Planning Manager, the Architectural Site & Planning Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating the site analysis, site planning, real estate purchase/lease process and assessment of civil design as required for large scale development/lot split etc. prior to closing, for Arvest Bank real estate acquisitions, expansions or modifications. The incumbent will develop and/or participate in budget estimates of potential solutions and the project request and approval (PRAF) process. The Architectural Site and Planning Specialist will perform due diligence findings for the Arvest client and work with attorney(s) towards real estate contract or lease execution. The Architectural Site & Planning Specialist will work closely with the Architectural Management Office (AMO) associates, clients and work partners to accomplish the stated goals of the department. The Architectural Site and Planning Specialist will require strong planning, site design & real estate management skills and have experience with newly acquisitioned property as well as reviews for renovation or expansion to existing properties.

We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Visit new site locations under negotiation for purchase or due diligence for lease: including documentation, evaluation characteristics and review necessary reports and surveys prior to site purchase closing.

2. Provide initial site plan concept/schematic design per Arvest Construction Guidelines based on existing conditions known, communicating timely and effectively with Arvest clients during due diligence phase of site purchase and provide options, recommendations for potential branch or facility solutions as well as constraints after a thorough understanding of program needs and goals.

3. Provide CAD/Revit plans and/or direct consultants in their production of civil/site plans for new site construction, site renovation, building expansion, etc. including freestanding ATMs/ATMLT as required or requested. Coordinate with other AMO associates for purchase and install if necessary, site related equipment or construction.

4. Provide representation and review as required for large scale development process and work with property owners for shared access agreements, lot splits, easements, working in the bank’s best interest while adhering to adjacent property, covenants, city requirements etc.

5. Attend owner/consultant meetings onsite as a part of site selection, project planning or project development as needed

6. Provide schematic site planning, design development, and budget estimates on projects as required or requested.

7. Create, revise and update Site and Landscape Standards as part of the Arvest Guidelines Manual for Standardized Construction, including but not limited to landscape types, placement, generic site concepts, site details, parking configurations, etc.

8. Solicit, obtain and review environmental assessments and surveys for new properties and potential acquisition projects and work with the client, Architectural Planning Manager, and bank attorney(s) as required during due diligence phases as well as post conversion activities.

9. Communicate effectively and efficiently with peers, supervisor, clients and work partners in order to improve the overall services. This includes but is not limited to issue identification, problem resolution, and leadership.

10. Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.

• Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.

• Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.

• Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the company’s overall operation.

• Promote professionalism at all times.
  

Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering or relevant military experience required.

• 5 years of experience in site planning, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, construction observation and project coordination, required.

• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience required.

• Architectural, Landscape Architectural or Civil Engineering License required.

• Landscape Design & Renovation experience preferred.

• Experience in real estate contracts, construction contracts, large scale development and cost estimating preferred.

• Design & Construction Project Management experience preferred.

• Software tools include Microsoft and Google.

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.

OTHER SKILL and/or ABILITIES:

· Must be able to arrive at work on time, work on site and have regular work attendance

• Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers regardless of personality, presence or communication style

• Must be able to provide cordial customer service regardless of customer personality, presence or communication style

• Must be able to perform several tasks at once

• Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere

• Must be able to rotate job tasks

• Must be able to greet others cordially

• Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities

• Must be able to verbally communicate with all other associates

• Must be able to operate telephone, scanner, copier and FAX machines

• Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.

• Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division, or bank to attend meetings

• Must be able to operate personal computer keyboard in order to create reports, schedules and other appropriate documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and to talk and hear. The associate must occasionally reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, climb or crouch.

The associate may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The incumbent must be able to travel frequently by themselves within the US, including overnight, and via automobile and air.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.