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OHM Advisors' PLACE Studio is seeking a creative and collaborative Planner to join our award-winning planning and urban design team. 

The PLACE Studio leads community planning, urban design, and placemaking work across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Our team partners with cities, municipalities, and institutions to shape the future of real communities, from downtown revitalization and district plans to parks, mobility systems, and economic development strategies. 

As part of OHM Advisors, a 800-person architecture, engineering, and planning firm, our studio combines design thinking with technical expertise to move communities from vision to implementation. We believe great places are built through collaboration, creativity, and a deep respect for the people who live there. 

Within PLACE, our planners are designers, storytellers, facilitators, and problem solvers working together to help communities thrive. 

If you are passionate about shaping places, working with communities, and bringing bold ideas to life, we would love to meet you. 

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors 

• As a Planner in OHM Advisors' PLACE Studio, you will play an important role in shaping plans and designs that guide the future of communities across the Midwest region and beyond. 
• Working closely with Project Managers and Principals, you will contribute to all phases of planning projects, from research and analysis to design development, storytelling, and client engagement. This role provides direct exposure to the craft of community planning and urban design while building the skills necessary to grow into leadership roles. 
• You will work as part of a collaborative studio of planners, landscape architects, and designers to translate ideas into clear, compelling, and implementable strategies. The role offers opportunities to take ownership of meaningful project tasks while learning directly from experienced professionals leading transformative planning initiatives. 
• Projects may include comprehensive plans, downtown and corridor revitalization strategies, district and area plans, zoning and form-based codes, parks and recreation plans, and community engagement initiatives.  

Responsibilities 

• Perform existing conditions assessments, data collection, analysis, and research related to projects and clients. 
• Contribute to a collaborative team to produce report narratives, data analysis and charts, mapping, graphics, and other materials to meet client and project needs. 
• Assist with project coordination tasks including schedule tracking, meeting coordination, task management, and supporting project managers in delivering projects on time and within scope. 
• Actively participate and facilitate planning workshops/charrettes in the field at project locations, virtually, and/or in the local office. 
• Engage with diverse communities and stakeholders through public meetings, workshops, interviews, and other engagement activities. 
• Conduct site visits to perform analysis, photography, and field evaluations of land uses, facilities, and infrastructure (buildings, roads, parking, utilities, etc.). 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planners, landscape architects, engineers, and designers to develop integrated planning and design solutions. 
• Engage with the PLACE studio and other team members to share best practices and contribute to a culture of collaborative innovation. 
• Actively participate in the regional planning and design community, including professional organizations, civic forums, and public conversations that shape the future of Pittsburgh and its neighborhoods. 
• Occasional travel to project sites and other OHM offices may be required on an as-needed basis. 

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Geography, or related field. 
• 3 years of relevant professional experience preferred, less will be considered for strong candidates 
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), ArcGIS a must 
• Demonstrated written, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Ability to function in a project coordinator role supporting multidisciplinary planning and design projects. 
• Demonstrated interest in or engagement with the professional planning and design community (APA, AIA, ULI, community initiatives, etc.). 
• Knowledge of the Midwest region, its communities, and planning context strongly preferred. 

Benefits

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs. 

Benefits: 

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Company Profit Sharing 
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution 
• Paid professional association membership 
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement 
• Volunteer Service Leave 
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance 
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options 

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs: 

• Voluntary Wellness Program 
• OHM Grad School 
• OHM University 

You can read more about each of these programs on ourwebsite. 

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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