The Urban Design Center is in the Design + Preservation Division of the City of Charlotte Planning, Design and Development Department. The Urban Design Center consists of 6-7 team members. Candidates will be a part of a team and can expect a fast-paced environment and should excel in communication skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead projects for the Urban Design Center
• Lead large Placemaking projects and manage budgets from design through construction
• Provide design guidance to city Capital Projects, including understanding of constructability
• Work with other Departments on major initiatives where urban design and placemaking is concerned (e.g., corridors of opportunities, strategic mobility plan, transit projects, etc.)
• Assist as needed on urban design projects and Corridors of Opportunity Playbooks
• Oversee review of future transit project for urban design and provide feedback based on best urban design practices
• Perform regulatory tasks as they relate to urban design and the development ordinance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Construction management and construction detail oversight
• Experience leading construction projects from conception to installation and knowledge of how construction methods
• Ability to lead and mentor staff
• Demonstrated experience in urban design principles, practices, and their applicability to the community
• Experience working with design and development professionals
• Ability to collaborate within internal and external organizations
• Experience in presenting and working with with diverse audiences and all segments of the City's population
• Proficient skills in all Adobe Suite products, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and SketchUp, as well as Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree.
• Five years (5) years of urban design experience in multiple areas of practice (notably urban design, public space planning, placemaking, policy planning and implementation).