Project Manager - Transit Planning

Overview

Kimley-Horn's San Diego, California (CA) office is currently seeking a Transportation Planner with 8+ years of experience to join our Transit team. This is an in-office position and not remote.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in a growing, multidisciplinary transit practice.
• Manage the planning, production, and delivery of transit projects, with a particular focus on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and Passenger Rail.
• Apply knowledge of concept development, performance evaluation, federal programs, funding sources, and community outreach to support the advancement of transit programs.
• Aid clients with program management, capital planning, and policy development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
• EFFECTIVELY communicate directly with clients, community leaders, and agency staff to provide updates, propose recommendations, and address concerns or questions.
• Foster the growth and professional development of junior staff.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain strong organizational skills and attention to quality.
• Balance priorities among multiple projects to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) license or Professional Engineering (PE), or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum of 8+ years of transit-focused experience.

Pay

Salary Range: $120,000 to $155,000

Benefits

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn:

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1-company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.