Position Title: Master Planner
Location: Trenton NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Defense / Military Construction / Facilities Planning
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Master Planner to support long-range planning development and optimization of complex facilities campuses and military installations. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing and updating master plans conducting site planning analyses and coordinating large-scale infrastructure planningpreferably within DOD MILCON military bases or federal facilities. Candidates with strong urban community or campus planning backgrounds will also be considered.
This role plays a key part in shaping future construction land use infrastructure investment and mission support requirements across multi-building or multi-campus environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and update Installation Master Plans Area Development Plans (ADPs) and long-range planning documents.
Conduct site planning land-use analysis space planning and infrastructure capacity studies.
Support planning for MILCON capital improvements and facilities modernization initiatives.
Coordinate with engineering architecture environmental and construction teams to ensure alignment with long-term planning goals.
Utilize and interpret Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) installation planning standards anti-terrorism/force protection requirements and other DOD regulations as applicable.
Analyze site constraints environmental factors utility infrastructure traffic flow and sustainability considerations.
Prepare planning graphics diagrams maps and presentations to support leadership decision-making.
Review proposed projects for compliance with the Master Plan and recommend adjustments as needed.
Engage with stakeholders across military units government agencies and engineering teams to guide future development.
Conduct feasibility studies and planning-level cost assessments.
Support scenario modeling and alternative development analysis for large-scale campus layouts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Urban Planning Architecture Civil Engineering Geography Environmental Design or a related field.
2 years of experience in master planning site planning urban planning installation planning or facilities development.
Experience in military DOD federal or large campus environments preferred.
Knowledge of land-use planning principles zoning infrastructure systems and facility lifecycle planning.
Familiarity with UFC standards DOD planning practices and/or military construction processes strongly preferred.
Proficiency with planning software and tools such as AutoCAD GIS SketchUp Revit Adobe Creative Suite or other visualization tools.
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings maps and technical documents.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present planning concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Planning Architecture Engineering or related field.
Prior experience with MILCON USACE NAVFAC AFCEC IMCOM or other DOD engineering organizations.
AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) or similar certification.
Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
Experience developing Area Development Plans (ADP) Installation Development Plans (IDP) and Capital Improvement Plans.
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