Sr. Transportation Planning Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Assists senior members of leadership in developing overall business development strategy for the transportation planning team.
• Wins and leads large scale projects; leads project teams to successful completion of quality deliverables.
• Manages the quality, budget, and schedule of assigned projects.
• Engages with all aspects of project proposals and participates in project interviews with new or existing clients.
• Generates sufficient business to sustain and grow the planning group; partners with the region’s Business Development Manager to identify leads to pursue and secure new or renewed project work.
• Maintains a network of business contacts; engages in industry community and events.
• Maintains a visible presence in professional organizations through speaking roles and publications.
• Develops and leads a cohesive planning team to achieve project objectives.
• Performs and audits quality control measures for project work.
• Effectively communicates the technical approach to projects and proposal strategies to staff, clients, and subcontractors.
• Responsible and effectively manages direct reports and performs and completes tasks related to supervising others successfully.
• Makes sure to monitor and track the development of State and Federal policies, grant funding performance measures.
• Identifies and recommends grant funding opportunities to clients, and oversees preparation of grant funding applications.
• Promotes continuous learning and ongoing professional training, including in-house training programs, etc.
• Demonstrates depth & knowledge in transportation planning and active transportation discipline.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of progressively responsible transportation planning experience.
• BS In Planning/Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture or Engineering field.
• Relevant master’s degree a plus.
• Proficient with project deliverable processes in Planning, Design, and Construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to successfully lead teams.
• Knowledge of State and Federal grant funding programs and policies.
• Demonstrated depth and knowledge in active transportation planning.
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics.
• Demonstrated marketing and business development skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.