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 planning—preferably 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
Bachelor’s 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
Master’s 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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