Who we are

Greenprint Partners is a women-owned and led planning and civil engineering firm that believes every community deserves to be served by infrastructure that is sustainable, resilient, and equitable. Headquartered in Chicago, our team of mission-driven planners, civil engineers and community engagement professionals support climate resilient, equitable infrastructure development from the earliest planning phases through design, construction and long-term maintenance. We also leverage our on-the-ground experience to provide technical assistance to our municipal partners, helping them equitably scale investments in sustainable water and transportation infrastructure while sharing insights and best practices with industry peers. Learn more about our services and approach at www.greenprintpartners.com.

Working in the field of infrastructure and design, we recognize the historic inequities that have been designed into the fabric of our cities and are committed to doing our part in changing the status quo. Creating more equitable communities and recognizing the strength in diversity is a core part of our work at Greenprint Partners both internally and externally. We believe our work is best fulfilled when our workplace reflects a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences in regards to race, ethnicity, economic circumstance, religion, gender, and ability. We have an enduring and evolving commitment to inclusion in our organization’s culture, values, and behaviors to ensure that all of our team members’ voices are heard and respected. We encourage people with lived experiences and diverse perspectives and identities to apply including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women, and people who hold LGBTQIA+ identities.

Greenprint Partners is proud to be a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and a certified B-Corporation.  

General responsibilities:

In this role, you can expect to…

• Envision and lead the development and implementation of equitable climate resilience and green infrastructure programs, strategies and plans for municipalities, counties, and water utilities;

• Work in strong partnership with clients and underrepresented communities by providing technical expertise and guidance on climate change adaptation and mitigation measures that suit their individual needs, concerns and priorities;

• Oversee resourcing and assignments for a dynamic team of planning professionals;

• Provide mentorship and support for junior staff, including delegating tasks with clear guidance, reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity, and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance while working on projects together;

• Conduct comprehensive climate risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop appropriate adaptation and mitigation strategies;

• Conceptualize, prepare and deliver clear, accessible and concise reports, presentations, and other deliverables to clients and stakeholders;

• Apply for grant applications and project proposals to secure funding for climate resilience projects;

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other planners, engineers, landscape architects, communications professionals and more to develop integrated and actionable climate solutions;

• Develop and conduct trainings, community outreach and engagement activities to raise awareness and build support for climate resilience initiatives; and

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.

While your work and project portfolio will evolve over time as you grow professionally and as Greenprint grows as a company, during the first year you can expect to lead projects and initiatives such as…

• Overseeing implementation of a $6 million program that will create green stormwater infrastructure in underinvested communities;

• Creating, executing, and refining a resourcing tracking and deployment system to effectively manage our team of planning professionals;

• Playing a key role in developing and growing a planning practice that specializes in developing climate resilience plans that advance equitable infrastructure. Within 12-18 months, we would like this team member to independently lead Greenprint’s climate equity practice.

Desired Experience and Characteristics

If you are passionate about climate resiliency, planning and equitable infrastructure but do not meet every single criteria, we encourage you to still apply and articulate what you bring to the role and to Greenprint's work and culture in your cover letter!

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in climate resiliency planning or a related field, ideally working in government, consulting or a non-profit.

• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is preferred, but not required. A passion to learn and grow as a manager is required. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, think critically and propose innovative solutions.

• Exceptional program and project management skills, including the ability to effectively develop program/project plans, manage budgets, oversee teams and meet or exceed client expectations.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to a diverse audience.

• Passion for and demonstrated excellence and integrity in equity and environmental justice, stakeholder engagement, and frontline community partnerships, and navigating diverse stakeholder perspectives and priorities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and in a team.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, stakeholders, community-based organizations and residents.

• Ability to communicate effectively both in person and when working remotely.

Additional characteristics sought in this role include:

• Commitment to planning, designing and delivering sustainable infrastructure that is shaped by the priorities of the communities it serves, within the context of regulatory requirements, client objectives and budgetary constraints.

• Desire to work in a diverse community of colleagues committed to collaboratively embedding equity throughout the organization.

• Strong GIS and analytical skills.

• Willingness to travel domestically.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this position will be based on qualifications and ranges from $75,000-$105,000, with potential for additional compensation through bonuses and profit sharing.

Greenprint offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits; 401K plan w/ company contribution; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; pre-tax transit benefits; and 12 company holidays.

About Working at Greenprint Partners

Greenprint Partners offers a flexible, fast-paced, demanding and fun work environment. We find that the people who thrive here are “doers” who enjoy taking ownership of their projects and working as a team to strategize, iterate, and execute quickly. We believe strongly that we’re in it together, and we see each new team member as a long-term investment in our shared future. Successful Greenprint employees are empathetic listeners and collaborators that are excited to use their professional skills to make a direct impact on people and the environment. We are proud of our company values:

• We are driven by mission,

• We pursue shared prosperity,

• We go big,

• We think holistically,

• We succeed and fail as a team, and

• Diverse viewpoints matter. 

We are deeply committed to investing holistically in the personal and professional development of all our staff as well as maintaining a positive and fun work culture. This includes:

• Funding for continuing education and memberships in professional networks;

• Regular diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training that empowers our team to be equity practitioners both internally and externally;

• Bi-weekly all staff meetings that foster information sharing, connection and continuous learning;

• Team building activities that engage both in-person and remote staff;

• Annual staff culture and engagement surveys;

• An annual all-staff retreat.

We seek to foster a flexible and self-directed work environment that is accommodating of our team’s

individual circumstances while staying attuned to meeting the professional expectations of our team,

clients, project partners and community partners. Greenprint maintains a consulting industry standard 40-hour work week, but offers flexible working hours and a flexible PTO policy, built on a culture of proactive communication with supportive managers and team members.

We celebrate the many perspectives and lived experiences our growing team brings to our internal culture and our external engagement with clients, partners and community members, and are actively engaging our entire staff in co-creating our always evolving culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We acknowledge and welcome our staff members who hold many different identities, both visible and invisible. We are proud to be a team that is majority women, and includes members with diverse racial, ethnic, and immigrant identities, religious and political beliefs, generational perspectives, LGBTQIA+ identities, disabilities, and first generation educational experiences.

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