Senior Planner - Civil Design

An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Senior Planner to join our growing Civil Design team in Vernon Hills, IL.

How you will make an impact:

The Senior Planner will report to the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager and would be in charge of leading a new planning initiative at GHA. This role is an exempt, salary, position. We offer a hybrid work environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Division Director to shape and expand the firm's offerings, market presence, and revenue.
• Coordinate directly with clients and internal teams to ensure successful delivery of projects - on time and within budget - while meeting technical requirements and regulatory standards.
• Support proposal development, pursuit strategies, and relationship-building with clients and consultant partners.
• Identify new business opportunities by maintaining relationships with existing clients and pursuing strategic new partnerships.
• Represent GHA at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to raise visibility and strengthen professional connections.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, supporting a hybrid work environment and helping build team training programs.
• Uphold and contribute to continuous improvement of the Division's Quality Management Plan.

Why GHA?

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts. Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Urban Planning & Policy, Urban Design, Community Development, or Landscape Architecture from an accredited college/university.

Experience:

• Valid driver’s license and registered insured personal vehicle.
• 10-12 years of planning experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with park district and municipal planning preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners certification a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated individual looking to take the next step in their career.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Capability to facilitate meetings and focus groups.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and other graphic processing programs preferred.
• Experience in project management and leading a team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex projects.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 30%. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.