Senior Urban Planning Lead (Ponce, PR)

About the role

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Urban Planning Lead to provide technical leadership for a federally funded Vacant Property Recovery (VPR) program supporting the Puerto Rico Department of Housing. The role will guide multidisciplinary teams, engage municipal officials and community stakeholders, and develop practical solutions to revitalize vacant and abandoned properties across Puerto Rico.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of planning strategies for vacant and abandoned properties.
• Conduct municipal capacity assessments, planning analyses, and implementation evaluations.
• Design and produce planning tools, templates, workflows, and technical guidance documents.
• Oversee creation of the VPR toolkit and related resources.
• Provide technical assistance and training to local governments and community partners.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in urban and community planning, especially vacant property initiatives.
• Proven track record with public‑sector planning programs and federally funded projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.
• Capacity to translate complex planning concepts into actionable recommendations.

Required skills