Planning Project Manager

Three6ixty (“360”) is a land use consulting firm providing a comprehensive range of Project Management, Planning, Outreach, and Advocacy services to our community. We specialize in complex projects including multi-family residential and mixed-use developments, creative office, food service, and hospitality projects. 360 is committed to providing an expansive platform of land use services to the real estate development community, property owners, public agencies, and non-profit organizations. The Planning Project Manager will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience, and will be responsible for the preparation and processing of land use applications, as well as related approvals and documents, submitted to the City of Los Angeles and other jurisdictions as needed. Other responsibilities may include but not be limited to: project research and analysis, site visits, and attendance and participation at client, city and/or county, and community meetings. This is not an entry level position and requires prior work experience. The Senior Planning Manager should have a minimum of 5 to 7+ years of direct experience in land useand entitlement work, specifically with experience on housing and affordable housing projects. The SeniorPlanning Manager will lead various land use entitlement services, community outreach, and assist withbuilding permitting activities, and participation in general office administration and shall assist withvarious business development office support services, as needed. This is not an entry level position, andrequires prior related and similar work experience as well as experience managing staff/personnel andleading internal and external teams. Typical Job Functions Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research, and analysis. Monitors and ensures project compliance with applicable zoning and code requirements Oversees specialized planning functions for 360 and its client’s development projects, entitlements, environmental studies, and permits Provides overall project management of 360 project-related issues, including building budgets and schedules Advises 360 principals/clients on all project-related processing matters Prepares project applications/reports/memoranda and transmittals Performs comprehensive project due diligence and entitlement research services Coordination of community outreach meetings, materials, activities, etc. Preparation and presentation of projects to various councils, boards, commissions, and elected Attendance at and lead project meetings/participation in project conference calls Meetings/research with various city departments/agencies required for project related services, Interface effectively with city officials, architects, engineers, contractors and building owners, traffic and CEQA consultants on behalf of clients to advocate for project(s) Typical Job Knowledge Thorough knowledge of urban planning and development and local government policies and procedures Knowledge and experience with planning specializations such as zoning, subdivision, environmental review, housing/affordable housing, historic preservation, and economic development Methods and techniques of effective application submittal, technical report preparation, and project presentation Pertinent local zoning laws, codes and regulations, including recent changes Research/track/report on City policy/code initiatives Typical Critical Skills Must be innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced in highly visible/controversial projects Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments with the ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve complaints Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply techniques in practical situations Reading comprehension to understand technical and legal materials May train and/or manage between 1-3 staff; prior management experience is encouraged This is an IN OFFICE position. Candidates must be local to the Los Angeles area. Remote / hybrid workwill be considered on a case by case basis only. #J-18808-Ljbffr