REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Town of Edgartown through its Planning Board invites sealed proposals from qualified design firms to perform consulting services for revision and development of the Town’s Comprehensive Master Plan, in accordance with proposal documents prepared by the Town of Edgartown. The Edgartown Planning Board shall be the Awarding Authority.

Call the Edgartown Procurement Office at 508-627-6185 or e-mail jsmyth@edgartown-ma.us for the RFP. RFP may also be picked up at the Procurement Office, 70 Main St. Proposals must be received by the Town no later than 2:00 PM on July 8, 2021.  See attached for details.

2021-0607 - AD for RFP.pdf

The Town of Arlington Department of Planning & Community Development (DPCD) seeks proposals for a planning study for the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. DPCD seeks experienced planning, urban design, transportation, or engineering firms to develop a plan for the Minuteman Bikeway that will address safety and access on the Bikeway, identify community goals and priorities, and describe an implementation plan for improvements to the Bikeway. The implementation plan will prioritize infrastructure upgrades and conceptual designs with preliminary actionable cost estimates useful for grant applications. Consultant will work with DPCD and  Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee to prepare the plan.  Due June 9.

For RFP see: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/2625/161

The Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development is seeking a Director of the Department of Industrial Accidents and Director Division of Labor Market Information. 

See attached for description of the Labor Market Information position, an opportunity to lead strategic planning and oversee operations at EOLWD  and contact Migdalia.Diaz@Mass.gov for details about both.  Apply immediately.

Director of LMI.pdf

The Town of Acton is seeking a senior planner, assistant planner and a cultural resources planner.  Apply by May 17.

See Acton's website for all details https://www.acton-ma.gov/jobs.aspx 

The Needham Housing Authority (NHA) is seeking proposals from planning and development consultants for major modernization and redevelopment of our properties. Includes a possible Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion of Federal properties under the HUD Program; evaluating whether our State properties could be positioned to take advantage of the HUD Section 202 program, in conjunction with other  funding programs; identifying possible new sources of funding that may emerge from the federal infrastructure initiatives; identifying other new sources of funding that may be necessary and/or available; assisting with procurement of a development partner; educating NHA Board of Commissioners and Town officials as to the strategies and requirements that may be necessary; making recommendations about tasks and activities to be undertaken; and protecting the rights of current NHA residents.

The RAD and Section 202 related scopes of work are defined separately and can be addressed together in one proposal or a respondent may respond to just one or the other scope of work.

A copy of the RFP may be downloaded from the NHA website: www.NeedhamHousing.org 

An optional site visit for potential respondents may be scheduled the week May 10, 2021 if requested by May 6, 2021.

RAD-Section 202 Consulting Services Notice v2.pdf

The Town of Holliston seeks a firm with economic development expertise to assist the Economic Development Committee with the following:

1. Seek, prepare and submit grant applications.
2. Review of economic development proposals within the Town.
3. Provide coordination of promotional activities such as site visits and meetings between local businesses and the Town.
4. Coordinate the Town’s Business Grant Program.
5. Perform other related planning and community development assignments issued by the Economic Development Committee.

The firm must have a minimum of five (5) years economic development or related economic development experience. The fee per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) is subject to appropriation and currently not to exceed $10,000.

Please submit a written proposal to: Travis Ahern, Town Administrator, Town of Holliston 703 Washington Street, Holliston, MA 01746 by May 7, 2021. Questions can be emailed here.

LDS Consulting Group, LLC, a multi-disciplinary firm focusing on developing and preserving housing. We are growing with large housing planning studies in the pipeline (Cape and western MA), feasibility study work and a growing affordable home monitoring service.  We need a person who can provide part-time services such as inventorying and mapping property, Registry research and demographic research. We will provide all the training necessary for this position. The hours may increase over the summer but there will always be steady work throughout the year. Much of it can be performed online, but some of it requires in person visits.

Please contact Lynne D. Sweet, principal, for additional details:  ldsweet@ldsconsultinggroup.com or 781-943-3963.

Sasaki is seeking applications for an entry level planner with 0-3 years of relevant experience in our Boston, MA office. Sasaki is a planning and design firm of 300+ professionals. At present, the Sasaki office is working remotely due to COVID, but this position will be expected to transition to working from the Boston office in 2022.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of Sasaki's Planning and Urban Design practice, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on research, graphics, and writing for planning, space programming, and design projects, both domestically and internationally. Applicants should have strong research, analysis, and communication skills (verbal, graphic, and written) and an eagerness to learn. The entry level planner will work across markets and on a variety of project types-for both the private and public sectors-including college and university campuses, urban/mixed use districts, corporate employment campuses, resilience planning, and community plans.

Core Qualifications

The list below describes the optimal qualifications of the entry level planner to meet typical project needs. We encourage people to apply for the position if they meet most of these attributes:

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for working across a variety of client and project types. At present, the new team member is anticipated to spend at least half time on campus planning.
• Clear graphic communication and storytelling (informational graphics production; layout for presentations, reports, and engagement materials; mapping and 2D diagrams)
• Knowledge of and comfort with Adobe Suite workflow (AI, INDD) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication (planning reports, memoranda, and day-to-day communication)
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills to support data-informed planning processes
• Ability to research and synthesize complex planning concepts
• Master’s degree in planning or a related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field with a preference for one to two years of relevant experience

Additional Valued Skills and Characteristics

Planners at Sasaki share a common set of core competencies, but also have a range of complementary strengths and interests. The list below describes some additional skills and characteristics desirable:

• Organizational and management skills, with attention to detail
• Experience working as a part of an interdisciplinary design team in an office setting
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Experience with community engagement processes and public speaking
• Familiarity with spatial analysis workflow and software (ArcGIS)
• Proficiency with languages spoken in frequent project locations (Spanish and Chinese)
• Unique superpower that we haven’t thought to ask about, but that will make an impact on our projects and practice
• Degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, or another design field

See website for complete instructions www.sasaki.com .

Interested applicants must provide the following:

• Cover letter. In your cover letter, we encourage applicants to speak to experiences and core values that influence your planning perspective.
• Resume
• Writing sample
• Work samples or portfolio that include examples of visual communication (diagrams, maps, infographics, etc.) and data analysis. For any team projects included in work samples, applicants should clearly describe your role on the project.

Interested applicants should submit their materials through the Sasaki Web Portal (www.sasaki.com/careers/). Applications are encouraged by March 31 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis for interviews. Start dates will be determined in conversation with selected applicants. Graduating students are encouraged to apply.

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a junior transportation planner for its Boston office to support the firm’s nationally recognized work in planning for more equitable and livable communities. A strong interest in and some understanding of transportation planning or policy is a must.

Nelson\Nygaard has led the transportation planning field with our values and innovation. We’ve always been guided by the principle of putting people first—designing transportation systems for people, not just cars. 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Passion for sustainable transportation planning
• Is an inquisitive self-starter and a natural problem solver
• Understands the connection between transportation and equity and is committed to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work
• Is interested in working with our diverse clients and communities across the U.S. and Canada to create more equitable, livable, and sustainable mobility systems

• A master’s degree in planning or an equivalent degree with a specialization in transportation planning and 0-2 years of relevant experience, OR
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience in transportation planning; other relevant degrees and concentrations include, but are not limited to, civil/traffic engineering, transportation operations, urban/city/regional planning, public health, urban design, geography, and landscape architecture
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• Excellent skills in writing and storytelling, oral presentation, data analysis, and/or problem solving
• Experience incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into academic and/or professional work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with mapping platforms (GIS), graphics (Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp), modeling (Synchro, TransCAD), and/or database analysis (R, Python)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communicate effectively with project managers, colleagues, and project partners
• Proficiency in Spanish or other foreign language

Dodson & Flinker, Landscape Architecture & Planning in Florence, MA, has has an opening for a planner/urban designer with 0-4 years of experience. We are looking for a creative, thoughtful, and well-organized person, with strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills, and an ability to work both independently and within a team. Applicants should have interests and skills that range from large-scale planning to site planning and should be excited to live and work in Western Mass.. Though the firm’s primary practice is in landscape architecture, this position is for a planner comfortable with research, writing, mapping, and quantitative analysis.

Qualifications:

• Graduate or undergraduate degree in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, ecological design, or a related field, with experience planning
• Knowledge of planning principles and methods
• Subject matter knowledge/experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: zoning (including form-based codes), climate resilience, economic development, housing
• Strong communication skills including writing, speaking, and listening, with the ability to facilitate discussions at public meetings, interact with clients, work collaboratively on planning and urban design, projects, and write at a professional level
• Strong ability to communicate ideas visually 
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Microsoft Office. Experience with AutoCad, Rhino 3D, Revit, and rendering software would be beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work independently, take direction, manage time & solve problems
• Experience working in a professional office setting

Duties include:

• Assist principal and senior associates on a range of projects
• Conduct mapping and analysis using ArcGIS
• Write and compile reports including graphic design and layout
• Create graphics for planning and design projects.
• Collect and analyze data
• Review and revise development regulations (zoning, subdivision regulations, etc.)
• Attend and help facilitate meetings and workshops
• Create digital and physical models
• Help with the day-to-day tasks of running a small office

This position will be remote to start. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. We welcome candidates from all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we anticipate scheduling the first round of interviews during the week of March 29, 2021.

Please e-mail a cover letter (addressed to Peter Flinker), resume, and portfolio or work samples to: info@dodsonflinker.com with “Entry Level” in the subject line.  No telephone calls, please. Work samples should include professional writing, maps, and graphics.