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Asian American Architects/Engineers Association

Gruen Associates - Senior Planner/Director of Planning

Job Description / Primary Objective
We are looking to develop a senior planner into a department leader. This position provides the opportunity to lead an award-winning planning/urban design department with a wide range of exciting projects, including TODs, specific plans, planning and design for mass transit and transportation projects, master plans, design standards/guidelines, campus projects, revitalization plans, streetscape projects, and community plans for both public and private sectors.

Position requires experience/expertise in:

1. Hands-on project management of a small staff
2. Day-to-Day Administration including invoicing, contracts and office management
3. Business development in California and proposal writing
4. Land use/urban planning/design
5. Strong physical design and policy planning
6. Excellent writing and communication skills
7. Innovative outreach and consensus building
8. Active Transportation

Gruen Associates is an award-winning international planning, urban design, architecture, transportation, and landscape architecture firm, headquartered in Los Angeles for over 75 years. We provide services to clients in both the public and private sectors, including cities, transportation agencies, other public agencies, and developers. For more information, Gruen Associates’ long-term planning legacy, a list of projects, and recent planning/urban design awards, please refer to our website: .

Please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio via email to Subject line: Sr Planner/Director.

In addition to a competitive salary commensurate with experience, we offer a benefits package which includes health, vision and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, vacation, and paid sick leave.

Gruen Associates is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We offer a collaborative and innovative culture with unique opportunities for growth and experience, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements (Education, Level of Experience, etc.)
A Master's degree in Planning or a related field, an AICP certification, and 10 years of experience in planning/urban design is required, with a minimum of 3 years at a private consulting firm. Experience in transportation planning and an undergraduate degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture are desirable.

Contact Information for Applicant
Please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio via email to

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Los Angeles CA United States

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