Urban Planning Consultant
Barings Capital
Chicago, IL United States
How to Apply
URL: https://www.barings.com/us/guest/about-usBarings Capital is a diversified real estate firm. The firm is seeking a full-time Urban Planning Consultant to join our dynamic team.
Our company provides a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach to projects. Our team is comprised of talented professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
The candidate will be involved in: preparing development applications, due diligence/site evaluations, and best practices research. The candidate will also contribute to environmental assessment projects and design assignments for commercial & residential projects under development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in the development of policy analyses, planning rationales and feasibility studies
- Assist in the management of a variety of planning applications for private new construction projects
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of materials to clients and/or public meetings, committees, councils
- Assist in the preparation of environmental assessment studies including analysis of existing conditions
- Prepare illustrative graphics and presentations
- Research and prepare development budgets for new properties
- Develop project timelines for new community openings
- Review and processing of tentative maps, zone changes, final maps, civil engineering plans, applications, Formations, Annexations, architectural permits, DRE approvals, environmental approvals. Work with staff and elected bodies to manage approval process
Barings is seeking applicants who:
- Have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate or a related degree
- Have a minimum of 1 year of working experience
- Process strong initiative, independence and problem-solving skills
- Have good critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Have excellent computer skills including experience is such programs as Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced Excel skills, Adobe Creative suite of applications, and visual design software programs. Ability to operate in GIS is a plus.
Education/Certifications/Licenses
Bachelor's Degree required (Urban Planning, Real Estate or similar discipline)
Salary
DOQ Range is $85,000–$105,000
Excellent Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k
Profit Sharing and Bonus Potential
Application
Please email resume, cover letter and salary history for review.