Public Finance Senior Planner

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, 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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