Who We Are 

Our purpose is to inspire people to be outside and engage in the community around them. As planners and landscape architects, we embrace every opportunity to advance this mission by creating memorable and engaging outdoor experiences. 

Founded in 1982, RVi is a leading national planning and design firm with offices located in TX, CO, AZ, FL, GA, CA and NC. Our expertise encompasses a diverse range of projects, including community planning and design, resorts, parks, academic campuses, entertainment, commercial developments, hospitality venues, and veterans cemeteries across the nation.

We approach each new opportunity with an adventurous spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to consistently raise the bar for our clients and for the communities we serve.

As a Planning Project Manager in the Scottsdale, AZ office, you will be involved in all aspects of the Land Planning Process. Skillsets related to design, land entitlement, client management and project management; including the preparation and processing of complex land use petitions for private sector clientele, the preparation and processing of a variety of planning studies, due diligence analysis; building and maintaining client and local municipal agency relationships; participating in or leading a variety of presentations required for successful client and project approvals. RVi is a highly collaborative and supportive environment. As such you will also be involved in maintaining and promoting the office culture, developing, and maintaining inter-studio collaboration with the landscape architecture team, and mentoring planning staff.  

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field.


• 8-12 years of experience in residential master planning and community design.  Preference for experience in the Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ market.


• A well-developed understanding of placemaking, community design, residential lotting and the entitlement process. Understanding of site grading and sustainable practices is a plus.


• The ability to: prepare planning documents and submittals, conduct independent research, and support of multiple projects.


• Successful project management skills including: project work planning and scheduling; managing budgets, staff and sub-consultants.


• Command of technology including: AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, and digital rendering programs.


• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including writing and presentations.

Bonus skills

• Understanding of Civil 3D or other site development programs


• LEED or SITES certification


• Landscape Architecture experience or interest


• Drone pilot/ability to prepare drone footage 


• GIS/ESRI capabilities

RVi Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions


• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages


• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards


• 401K plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 8%


• Tuition Assistance


• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K


• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals


• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure


• Employee Referrals up to $5,000


• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)


• Dependent Care Match

Wellness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)


• Family Planning & IVF Benefits


• Pet Insurance


• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options


• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance


• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness


• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services