The HOK St. Louis studio is looking for a Regional Leader of Planning – Landscape, Urban Design and Planning. As a global firm specializing in design, architecture, engineering, and planning, and proudly founded in St. Louis, we are thrilled to engage in groundbreaking and visionary projects every day. The Regional Leader of Planning will collaborate closely with our Planning team across the region in various areas, including business and client development, project design and delivery, fiscal management, strategic insight, community outreach, and staff development. In this role, the ideal candidate would be expected to:

 

Enhance the design process by fostering positive relationships with industry professionals and clients and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and consultants. Exhibit creative thinking that aligns with HOK’s design excellence strategy, understand the interplay between design and constructability, and excel in problem-solving. Participate in regional planning, marketing, and business development, including proposal preparation, interviews, public speaking, and other marketing and press activities. Engage in intra-company agreements, contracts, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to HOK’s project management standards. Design and manage planning and urban design projects. Apply effective conflict resolution techniques with clients and project teams and proactively provide staff development opportunities. Integrate sustainable design solutions into planning projects. Promote a culture of collaboration and innovation.

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