Planner/ Project Manager

Come Join Our Poughkeepsie Office as Planner/Project Manager. LaBella is searching for a highly capable individual to serve as a Planner/ Project Manager in our City of Poughkeepsie, NY office leading land development projects through the local entitlement process.

The City of Poughkeepsie has always had great bones and, as The New York Times recognized, "has worked hard for its revival." A historic Main Street, stunning river views, locally owned shops and businesses, and an eclectic community have always been steadfast Poughkeepsie characteristics, but there is new movement in the air. Poughkeepsie is a city on the go. New buildings are going up, old favorites are getting renovated, partnerships strengthening, and new connections being made.

Everybody is investing in Poughkeepsie. Bloomberg is reporting that the City of Poughkeepsie is the eighth most popular relocation destination in the entire country, up from 17 last year.

Even more impressive, After Philadelphia and Miami, Poughkeepsie was the most moved-to location for former residents of New York City. Our office is in growth mode and this is a great opportunity for the right individual.

Role

As Planner/Project Manager in our Land Development team manages projects through multiple phases of development, including existing conditions assessments, programming, feasibility studies, schematic design, and regulatory submissions. You would manage project approval processes and provide technical expertise relative to zoning regulations, public policy, State Environmental Quality Review and other relevant general land use review procedures. Your project portfolio could include projects from anywhere in the Hudson Valley, including project types such as commercial, industrial and residential new construction and renovation with responsibility for approximately 6-10 active projects.

Responsibilities

• Serves as prime contact on contracts for projects through multiple phases of development, including existing conditions assessments, programming, feasibility studies, schematic design, and regulatory submissions.

• Executes a risk based management approach to project delivery which includes: identifying project risk, forecasting project risk and appropriately mitigating project risk.

• Manages complex projects involving multiple public and private parties leading and influencing project teams to achieve desired outcomes.

• Upholds standards of quality, quantity and timeliness for all deliverables.