Principal Project Planner for Programming and Policy

The Principal Planner will be part of the team guiding the physical development of Harvard in Allston. Reporting to the Chief Planner, s/he will manage programming, analytical, physical & regulatory planning assignments including: programming & policy development for housing & other building types; analysis of economic development impacts to support planning & community projects; and campus & urban planning. Assists & supports the Chief Planner with coordinating the Planning Unit's workload by planning & monitoring staff workloads, helping set priorities, setting the agenda & leading unit coordination meetings; & connecting the unit's work with other ADG work. Manages 3 planners including: establishing workloads & priorities; providing content & strategic guidance; professional development; & feedback. Develops project plans, leads project teams & manages consultants. Works with other Harvard departments and ADG staff to ensure good intra & inter-departmental coordination. Supports internal/external committees. Manages oral, written & graphic communications. Work is team oriented & interdisciplinary. Other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements: Grad degree in planning or related field. 10+ years of relevant experience. Exp. with community processes. Additional Requirements: In-depth knowledge of programming, physical, urban & regulatory planning & experience with economic/community development. 15 years of relevant exp. pref. Strategic thinker with strong analytical, research & problem solving skills. Staff management exp. with high level staff. Grasps & communicates complex ideas clearly & thinks creatively. Exp. developing planning communications, e.g. written reports, visual media & verbal presentations. Excellent writing, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills. Meets deadlines, takes initiative & provides leadership. Works well in teams & independently. Univ. exp. pref. MS Office skills. GIS & graphics skills a plus.

The Allston Development Group (ADG) manages the development of Harvard's new campus in the Allston area of Boston. The new campus will include new academic facilities for research, teaching, arts, housing, and athletics as well as significant open space, transportation, and infrastructure projects. The ADG is looking for professionals at the top of their fields to participate in this unique and exciting program.

Please apply to: http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=37746