Senior Planner (Ports & Maritime)

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Bermello Ajamil, a Woolpert Company (BA) is seeking you! BA is looking for a Senior Planner to join its innovative Ports & Maritime team in our Coral Gables, Florida office.

BA is internationally recognized as a leading firm in the planning and design of waterfront developments for cities, port authorities, and cruise lines. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in architecture, urban planning, urban design and landscape architecture, with experience in port operations.

As a Senior Port Planner, you will:

Lead complex planning initiatives in waterfront environments such as ports, cruise terminals, and island destinations.
• Develop strategic master plans tailored to client needs.
• Engage with port authorities, cruise lines, and other stakeholders to align project goals.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, illustrative concept plans, and reports to clients and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and designers, to implement infrastructure solutions.
• Mentor and supervise junior planning staff.
• Manage project budgets and resources to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture
• 7 - 10 years of experience in port master planning or similar large-scale urban design projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite Products.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to create site programs and impactful graphic visuals
• Familiarity with port operations, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of urban planning principles and methodologies.
• Experience in master planning for various port types, including cargo, cruise, and industrial facilities.
• Skilled in research, data collection, and translating insights into actionable plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with clients, officials, and community stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving and facilitation skills, especially in workshop settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively.

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible vacation
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.