Job Description

Posting number: 27-00871

Department: Office of the County Administrator

Job classification: Senior Master Planner / Grade 131

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development

Summary

Loudoun County Government is seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Senior Master Planner to join the Office of Real Property Asset Management and Planning (RPAMP) within the Office of the County Administrator. RPAMP develops and implements strategies for the planning, acquisition, disposition, leasing, and management of real property assets that support the County’s Capital Improvement Program, long-term facility needs, and office space requirements. The position will support County leadership in making informed decisions regarding future capital investments, land acquisition, facility development, consolidation, co-location, and optimization of the County's real property portfolio.

The Senior Master Planner will perform scenario analysis, site planning, and master planning to guide County real estate investments and support development of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Examples of duties

What You'll Do:

• Develop high-level facility and site master plans, test fits, development scenarios, and alternative concepts that translate departmental operational and service-delivery needs into viable long-range facility solutions.
• Conduct scenario planning and comparative analysis to evaluate alternative facility, land, consolidation, co-location, and development strategies.
• Evaluate potential sites and properties for County investment, including zoning, land use, infrastructure, development constraints, constructability, and long-term suitability.
• Coordinate master planning requirements with County departments and stakeholders, including DTCI, DGS, OMB, DFP, PRCS, and other agencies.
• Apply knowledge of planning, architecture, engineering, construction, and facility development principles to complex, multidisciplinary County projects.
• Evaluate applicable building codes, design standards, land development requirements, ordinances, infrastructure considerations, and cost information when developing planning recommendations.
• Prepare clear planning documents, presentations, reports, conceptual plans, and recommendations for executive leadership and other decision-making bodies.
• Support development of investment-ready projects by helping define project scope, operational requirements, planning assumptions, preliminary costs, risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations necessary to inform the County's CIP process.
• Manage consultant assignments and contracts supporting planning studies, master plans, technical analyses, and other RPAMP initiatives.
• Maintain planning documentation and ensure consultant work products comply with County requirements and established scopes of work.

Knowledge and Skills:

• The successful candidate should have demonstrated knowledge of planning and facility development principles and the ability to independently evaluate complex planning issues involving multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Translate operational and service-delivery requirements into physical facility and land strategies.
• Develop and compare multiple planning scenarios before recommending a preferred approach.
• Understand the relationship between planning, real estate, architecture, infrastructure, cost, and capital project delivery.
• Identify risks and constraints early enough to influence County investment decisions.
• Coordinate effectively across departments with competing operational, financial, and technical considerations.
• Manage multiple complex planning initiatives simultaneously.
• Develop concise, defensible recommendations supported by data and analysis

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is not simply a planner who can produce a plan. We are looking for someone who can connect planning to investment decisions. The successful candidate will be comfortable working at both the strategic and technical levels - understanding the County's long-term needs while also being able to evaluate whether a particular facility, site, or development scenario can realistically be implemented.

Strong candidates will demonstrate experience in several of the following areas:

• Facility and campus master planning
• Public-sector or institutional planning
• Site planning and development feasibility
• Scenario and alternatives analysis
• Architecture, planning, engineering, or real estate development
• Capital planning and CIP development
• Space programming and facility planning
• Land-use and zoning analysis
• Facility consolidation and co-location studies
• Conceptual site planning and test fits
• Cost and constructability analysis
• Consultant and contract management
• Preparation of executive-level recommendations and presentations

Candidates should also possess the ability to take complex technical information and communicate it clearly to department leadership, executive management, technical partners, and non-technical stakeholders.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Architecture, Planning, Urban Planning, Facilities Planning, Interior Architecture/Design, Public Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Policy, or a related field; three (3) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional credentials such as AICP, AIA, or LEED accreditation are preferred but are not required. Experience working with local government, institutional campuses, large public-sector portfolios, or complex capital programs is highly desirable. Experience with planning and visualization tools such as GIS, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable planning/design software would also be beneficial for the role.

Supplemental information

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required. Valid driver's license and good driving record required (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).