Planning Practice Lead, Southwest Region

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi‑disciplined engineering and architecture consulting firm, is seeking a full‑time Planning Practice Lead for the Southwest Region to join our team in El Paso, TX or Albuquerque, NM.

The role involves leading a growing team of professionals, building relationships with internal and external clients, winning work, managing projects, and collaborating with our national planning & mobility team.

Region Practice Leads are responsible for leading, supervising and mentoring staff, developing and maintaining a leadership pipeline within the planning program, and delegating/allocating staff resources to ensure all project milestones are met.

You will manage planning projects through all phases—from marketing and scope of work/fee development to approval of final deliverables—while coordinating schedules, budgets, and project teams across multiple disciplines.

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.

• Lead, supervise and mentor staff, develop and maintain a leadership pipeline, and delegate/allocate staff resources.
• Serve as Senior Project Manager for a variety of projects and clients.
• Oversee and coordinate work efforts of the team to ensure accuracy, quality, and design to satisfy client expectations/requirements.
• Communicate directly with federal, state, local, tribal, and private industry clients.
• Mentor and train staff and ensure team members have sufficient resources to accomplish goals/projects.
• Have successful experience overseeing multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Prepare project proposals, scopes of services, and fee proposals for diverse project types.
• Successfully develop and nurture strong relationships with clients and peers.
• Represent Wilson & Company at professional organization meetings and/or other industry meetings.
• Attract and retain quality team members.
• Collaborate with regional and national managers regarding meeting company goals and visions, client development, and business planning.

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, or related curriculum. Advanced degrees will be given due attention.
• AICP or PE certification preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience leading a team of professionals, including supervising/mentoring staff and allocating staff resources.
• 10+ years’ experience in transportation, land use, and/or multimodal infrastructure planning.
• 10+ years’ experience managing planning projects for federal, state, local and/or tribal clients.
• Project and task management skills with proven ability to complete work on schedule and within budget.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in software systems, including the Microsoft suite of programs.
• Specific experience with winning and executing projects for state DOTs, MPOs and local municipalities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple team members and coordinate effectively with other planners, engineers and technicians.
• Self‑starter with the ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to direct reports, peers, senior staff and clients.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time‑management skills.

$125,000 – 175,000+ (depending on experience)

Comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.