Company DescriptionKPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, is committed to Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. For over 60 years KPFF has been providing creative solutions and excellent client service for a diverse range of projects and industries. Our 1,400 professionals in 27 offices nationwide thrive in a decentralized structure, offering abundant flexibility and numerous opportunities for professional growth. At KPFF, join a legacy of excellence where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and meaningful projects. To learn more about us and the projects we work on, visit our website at .Job DescriptionThis position is within the KPFF Planning Team, which is a specialized group of planners within KPFF that focuses on waterborne transportation feasibility planning and implementation, capital and operations management projects for ferries as well as entitlement support for KPFF. Example projects include:Working in a small team environment under a Senior Project Management team, with support of the larger KPFF community, this role supports entitlement and permitting efforts for waterfront, civil, transportation, and bridge projects through land use and transportation planning, research, project coordination and controls. Examples include early entitlement permitting such as planned unit developments and shoreline permits as well as construction permits.Job Responsibilities
Project Contributions
Land use and transportation planning research
Data management including spreadsheet organization and maintenance
Drafting content for report and memo documents and associated quality control review
Conduct spatial analysis and mapping using GIS
Grant writing assistance
Coordinate Deliverables with engineers, subconsultants, and administrative team
Serve as point-of-contact when project managers are unavailable
Manage project files and MTCG project library
Schedule project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, record meeting minutes, and maintain action item lists
Coordinate archival of project files and drawings with Records Manager
Permitting Support
Conduct research on code requirements for properties and projects
Identify and coordinate land use and regulatory processes with various disciplines for various projects
Interface with agencies to confirm their processes and requirements
Coordinate with design team to obtain information to support permits and approvals
Support preparation and submittal of land use and permit applications
Outline and update project schedules with the project manager
Project Management Support
Communication with clients, subconsultants and internal team members
Contract administration including setting up spreadsheets, scoping materials
Budget tracking and management for review by project manager
Review subconsultant invoices
Review/prepare project invoices and progress reports
Prepare billing forecasts
Marketing
Assist in preparing fee proposals including proposal documentation and formatting
Create and maintain marketing materials
Potential client and project opportunity research
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in planning, geography, GIS, or similar discipline
Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Word and Excel, Project, PowerPoint
Ability to work effectively remotely via Teams and Zoom and in an office setting
Ability to travel to meetings within the greater Seattle area
Efficient time management and ability to work independently
Positive, self-motivated/adaptable, solution oriented and enjoys a challenge
Strong verbal and people skills
Excellent writer with ability to communicate planning process and conclusions into written summary reports with clarity.
Dependable and professional
Works well with others—a team player, who can have fun!
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in Bluebeam, In-design, Adobe, Smartsheet
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping (ArcGIS)
Data management and document review experience
2 + years experience in related field
Additional InformationPhysical Demands:
Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
Compensation:The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected pay for a qualified candidate is $30.00 - $40.00 hourly.Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we'll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.Benefits Provided by KPFF:
An excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Medical insurance
Dental insurance, with a no-premium option
Vision insurance, with a no-premium option
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
Dependent care FSA option
Employee Assistance Program
Group life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
Up to one-week (five business days) paid jury duty per year.
Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
Travel accident insurance
Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#LI-BD1#LI-HybridKPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.
