Public Works Partners is a planning and consulting firm in NYC guided by its mission to serve public sector and nonprofit clients. We organize our work into two areas – Organizational Health and Community Health – and work with civic leaders including government agencies, nonprofits, real estate developers, urban planners, architects, and engineering firms.
We are committed to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work. We offer competitive salaries with a comprehensive benefit package. Work in an exciting culture with an innovative team at a mission-driven organization. Our most successful candidates will:
- Thrive when given the space to bring a nimble, creative approach to solving the thorniest problems;
- Enthusiastically tackle tasks big and small; and
- Inevitably wind up talking about public policy at parties.
Request for Urban Planning Consultant: Project Management Support
Issue Date: April 30, 2025
Overview
Public Works Partners is looking to engage a subconsultant for project-based work with our Community Health clients. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to support multiple workstreams within a mission-driven consulting and urban planning practice.
Please forward, resume, bio, proposal, and references of work to: jobs@publicworkspartners.com
Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have questions, direct them to jobs@publicworkspartners.com.
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Project Coordinator, Graduate Student Intern - Organizational Health Practice
Public Works Partners is seeking a part-time Project Coordinator/Graduate Intern to support high profile client engagements in our Organizational Health practice in New York and cities throughout the U.S. Through our Organizational Health practice, we partner with nonprofit organizations and public agencies by offering management consulting services that reimagine how services are delivered, improve organizational capacity, and increase impact. We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of sharp analytical and keen interpersonal skills, who is confident in data analysis, an excellent communicator, and who is excited to learn more about organizational management and consulting. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adept at working in teams and independently.
The Project Coordinator/Graduate Intern will work on specific projects with varying timeframes. The internship is expected to begin in the summer of 2025 with the potential for up to full-time hours, followed by part-time work during the fall semester, if agreed upon. Candidates interested in part-time work in the summer are encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the Organizational Health Project Coordinator position in the subject line.
Please see the attachment below for more details.
Project Coordinator, Graduate Student Intern - Community Health Practice
Public Works Partners is seeking a part-time Project Coordinator/Graduate Intern to support high profile client engagements in our Community Health practice in New York and cities throughout the U.S. We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of sharp analytical and keen interpersonal skills, who is confident in data analysis, an excellent communicator, and who is excited to learn more about urban planning. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adept at working in teams and independently.
Within our Community Health practice we unite planners, architects, engineers, public servants, economists, and stakeholders to co-design projects in collaboration with communities to plan for their future. Our work fosters vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods, guides strategic infrastructure investments, strengthens transportation systems, and enhances the public realm. Through this collaborative approach, we promote economic opportunity, social and racial equity, and climate resilience.
The Project Coordinator/Graduate Intern will work on specific projects with varying timeframes. The internship is expected to begin in the summer of 2025 with the potential for up to full-time hours, followed by part-time work during the fall semester, if agreed upon. Candidates interested in part-time work in the summer are encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the Community Health Project Coordinator position in the subject line.
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Manager, Client Services
Public Works Partners is seeking a strategic and analytical team member to contribute to high-profile engagements with our Community Health clients. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to support multiple workstreams within a mission-driven consulting and urban planning practice.
Within our Community Health practice we unite planners, architects, engineers, public servants, economists, and stakeholders to co-design projects in collaboration with communities to plan for their future. Our work fosters vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods, guides strategic infrastructure investments, strengthens transportation systems, and enhances the public realm. Through this collaborative approach, we promote economic opportunity, social and racial equity, and climate resilience.
In this role, the selected candidate will:
- Manage consultants, set work plans, and define project scopes.
- Develop visualizations to support decision-making and external communication.
- Brief senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to site planning, public realm improvements, and sustainable, resilient design.
- Design and implement public outreach processes to encourage community participation.
- Develop program interventions as part of comprehensive planning and site redevelopment efforts.
Managers typically oversee three to six client projects simultaneously and may also take on internal responsibilities, gaining insight into the operations of a growing small business. Candidates invited for an interview should be prepared to provide a portfolio showcasing relevant work.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the Manager, Client Services position in the subject line.
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