Senior Master Planning Program Manager

Kleinfelder Inc•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions. Kleinfelder is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial leader to shape and grow our planning practice across the Southeast. As the Planning Program Manager for the South Division, you will drive business development, cultivate strong client relationships, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of planners and specialists. In this leadership role, you’ll connect strategy, funding, and implementation in the municipal market – working across comprehensive planning, resilience planning, land development, grant strategy, and regulatory frameworks. This position is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of big-picture thinking and day-to-day execution, and who brings a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work while expanding client relationships and helping define the future direction of the practice. This is a hybrid office role with preference for Raleigh, NC but can be considered for Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL or Orlando, FL.

Requirements

Professional degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
Demonstrated experience managing planning projects or programs from scoping through implementation
Strong understanding of municipal planning processes, including comprehensive planning, land use, zoning, and/or climate resiliency
Experience working with public sector/municipalities in any areas such as land use planning, environmental planning, utilities planning, or transportation planning
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, public agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity with grant funding processes and ability to align planning efforts with funding and implementation opportunities
10+ years of related experience in planning, with a focus on municipal, community, or regional planning in a client-facing environment
6+ years of management experience mentoring or supervising junior staff and contributing to a collaborative and positive team environment

Nice To Haves

Membership and active participation in one or more professional organizations such as APA, ASFPM, ASLA, ULI, AIA, LEED
AICP certification or ability to obtain
Experience working in the North Carolina municipal market

Responsibilities

Lead and support business development opportunities, including identifying areas to expand service offerings, developing capture strategies, and preparing proposals
Build and maintain strong client relationships across the Southeast
Manage and oversee planning projects and programs from scoping through implementation, ensuring high-quality deliverables, on-time performance, and client satisfaction
Identify and support grant and funding opportunities aligned with client needs
Collaborate with architects, engineers, developers, and public officials to shape project approaches and address community priorities
Mentor and support a team of planners and technical staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration
Contribute to the long-term growth and direction of the planning practice