Public Finance Senior Planner

  • Florida
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Public Finance Project Manager

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 and/or special (non-ad valorem) assessments, 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. 

Location

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
  • Master’s 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

 

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