Section Manager – Transportation Planning

• Lead a professional discipline section in the development and delivery of projects
• Coordinate project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments
• Coach and mentor staff and promote team development
• Manage and develop a group of 6-8 transportation planners and engineers
• Provide technical expertise and coordinate transportation project delivery
• Develop, monitor, and manage the section's operating budget and forecast updates
• Manage section growth and professional development; establish priorities and assign staff to jobs
• Coordinate work-sharing with other Sections and Departments
• Support the firm's strategic plan and SSA process for project pursuits
• Support contracting processes through scope, work plan, fee reviews, project delivery, and contracting activities
• Support project delivery processes, including work planning and monthly project reviews
• Assist with marketing, client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win-to-work activities
• Maintain client contacts and ensure client satisfaction
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff, including performance, compensation, and succession planning
• Manage assigned project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Perform technical planning tasks including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation
• Lead a team with direct and indirect supervision of at least 5, typically 7-10 or more employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
• 8 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of project leadership experience
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field
• Preferred:
  Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Registered Landscape Architect (RLA), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
• Preferred: 10 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: 2 years supervisory experience

Demonstrates expertise in project leadership and team management within the transportation planning and engineering sectors, ensuring effective project delivery, client satisfaction, and staff development.

• Project Leadership
• Transportation Planning
• Team Development
• Budget Management
• Client Relationship Management

• Project Delivery
• Technical Planning
• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Budget Management
• Research
• Report Preparation
• Design Specifications
• Plan Preparation

• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Collaboration

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP)
• Professional Transportation Planner (PTP)
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
• Registered Architect (RA)
• Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)

• Transportation Engineering
• Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Environmental Science
• Project Management