Transportation Planning Team Leader

About the role

Garver seeks a Transportation Planning Team Leader to join our growing Transportation Team in Oklahoma. This leadership role will be responsible for managing and delivering transportation planning and project development studies, leading public and stakeholder engagement efforts, and supporting the continued growth of Garver's transportation planning practice across Oklahoma and the surrounding region. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with business development and client relationship skills to help expand Garver's presence in transportation planning while delivering innovative solutions for state, regional, and local transportation agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation planning, feasibility, and corridor studies from project initiation through completion.
• Pursue and win transportation planning and project development opportunities through client engagement, proposal development, interview participation, and industry involvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations, and industry partners.
• Mentor and develop junior staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of experience leading transportation planning, corridor, feasibility, or project development studies.
• Thorough understanding of transportation planning and project development processes, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement and public involvement activities.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Project management experience, including scope development, fee estimation, contract administration, and invoicing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing or supporting NEPA documentation.
• Grant writing and funding application experience.

Benefits

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.