Sr. Transportation Planning Project Manager

Job Details

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 effective in managing direct reports and performing and completing 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.
• Provides strategic funding guidance and positioning efforts for public sector clients.
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary and incentives include employee referral bonuses, certification, and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives.
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match.
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time.
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges.
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance.
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking.
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events.
• Budgeted time for training and career development.
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments.