Who we are

Greenprint Partners (WBE, B-Corp) 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 with local offices in Seattle, Minneapolis and Milwaukee, our team of mission-driven project managers, 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. 

Our services include:

• Stakeholder engagement and strategic communications

• Planning and program management for community-centered and climate resilient infrastructure

• Sustainable civil engineering and construction management

• Equity and social justice best practice integration into all aspects of program and project development

• Municipal technical assistance programs

• National industry research and thought leadership publications

Learn more about our work 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…

• Lead the strategic planning, development and implementation of community-driven climate resilience strategies and programs for government and nonprofit clients

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

• Oversee all aspects of program development, launch and management, including:

• Developing project scopes, contract management plans, and resource loaded schedules

• Building and managing dynamic, cross-disciplinary project teams, including sub consultants and suppliers

• Creating and managing project budgets

• Developing, managing, and fostering partnerships with project partners, community groups, and other industry affiliates/stakeholders

• Managing client expectations, satisfaction, communications, and resolving and/or escalating client issues

• Adaptively managing program delivery to stay on track with project schedules, budgets, and the expectations of client, partner and community 

• Developing innovative and creative solutions to new issues, policies, funding programs, and/or market dynamics

• Conduct community outreach and engagement activities to raise awareness and build support for climate resilience initiatives

• Support the preparation of grant applications to secure funding for climate resilience projects

• Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, presentations, and other deliverables to clients, community groups and stakeholders

• 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

• Proactively cultivate new client relationships and develop proposals for relevant pursuits, including building teams, preparing scopes and budgets and writing proposal narratives

• Help envision and implement new approaches to advancing equitable climate resiliency projects and programs

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:

• Supporting a local government body in San Diego in delivering a community-centered green stormwater infrastructure program, by leading the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies, community benefits rich opportunity analysis and prioritization, direct engagement with and project management for institutional landowners who wish to integrate green infrastructure on their properties, and supplemental funding pursuits to amplify program and project benefits 

• Supporting a local community-based organization in developing a watershed-wide green stormwater infrastructure plan that is community-led and multi-benefit in nature

• Helping manage a pilot residential green infrastructure grant program in San Francisco

Desired Experience and Characteristics

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in areas such as: sustainable urban development, landscape architecture, climate mitigation and adaptation, urban planning, community organizing, transportation, water, energy efficiency, public program management, or other related fields

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice

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

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

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

• Proficiency in project management software and tools

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

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

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 institutionalizing equity throughout the organization

• Community effectively and proactively as a remote team member

Work Environment & Required Travel

• As a remote employee, you will be responsible for providing your own home office space and high speed internet.

• This role requires local travel across the entire San Diego County and schedule flexibility for occasional (1-2) evening and weekend community meetings each month.

• As Greenprint grows, this role may expand to support projects across the State of California that may require occasional travel for onsite project work or community meetings. Additional national travel to the home office and for relevant conference participation is anticipated at minimum semi-annually.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this position will be based on experience and qualifications and ranges from $102,000 - $138,000, with the opportunity 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.

To Apply: Interested applicants can apply for the position by submitting a resume and cover letter. This posting will remain active until the position is filled. Greenprint is seeking to fill the position ASAP.

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.