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Public Finance Senior Planner

Public Finance Senior Planner

BeneschFort Lauderdale, FL, US
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Public Finance Senior Planner

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourselfapply for the job!

Benesch is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Public Finance Project Manager! The right candidate for this position will have experience with preparing impact fee studies, presenting study results to agency staff and policy leaders, be able to handle a wide array of projects and multiple assignments, think creatively and critically, and participate as a team member in assignments and business development.

This position can report to any of our Florida office locations (Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, or Tampa) and will work a hybrid work schedule.

The impact you will have :

  • Prepare or oversee the preparation of technical analysis in the areas of impact fees, special assessments, infrastructure planning, and funding studies
  • Assist with quality control and assurance
  • Prepare project scopes of services and fee estimates
  • Prepare or review written summaries of analyses, including creating graphs, charts and tables
  • Lead client meetings and present study methodology and findings to elected officials
  • Prepare presentation materials for client meetings
  • Assist in the development of marketing materials, including project proposals
  • All other duties as assigned

What we are looking for :

  • Masters degree in economics, finance, engineering, planning, public administration, geography, or related area
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • Certified Planner (AICP) license preferred
  • Strong analytical / qualitative skills
  • Ability to interpret related data
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentations to the elected officials, stakeholders, and the general public
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Knowledge and experience in the following areas are required :
  • Demonstrated technical and legal proficiency in impact fees
  • Public Finance
  • Economic / demographic analysis / projections
  • Knowledge and experience in the following areas are preferred :
  • Utility fees
  • Assessments
  • User fees
  • Facility Planning
  • School facility planning
  • Fire facility planning
  • Parks master plans
  • Community redevelopment plans
  • Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

    Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

    If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com . This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

    Recruiters or staffing agencies : Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com

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