Transportation Planning Practice Lead

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Full Time Chicago, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking an experienced leader in transportation and urban planning to join our growing surface transportation team. This is not a remote position.

We are a fast-growing firm with 500+ employees across 25 offices and in 10 states, serving clients through our four primary business groups.

Transportation Planning Practice Lead
, you’ll play a key role in leading the planning practice within our Surface Transportation team, while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of infrastructure.

• Act as the external facing lead for the practice
• Oversee the work of a group of planners in the surface transportation unit
• Develop and implement staffing and revenue growth plans for the transportation planning practice.
• Mentor planning staff and maintain/grow their professional development
• Manage single-discipline projects within the planning practice, particularly those that are moderate to complex
• Support engineering-related projects requiring upfront planning work, and at times manage them through the concept phase
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Responsible for project task management and adherence to project deadlines, budget, and scope
• Responsible for project finances: proper accounting of job costs, efficient and accurate invoice preparation, and prompt payment of outstanding accounts
• Ability to grow, direct and review the work of project team members, coordinate with other groups, units and consultants for project support
• Identify, monitor, and evaluate potential risks and claims
• Support business development efforts with the ability to secure work with existing clients and help procure work with new clients
• Prepare and lead or assist in developing proposals and contracts
• Confirm terms of contract are met and secure supplemental agreements as required
• Coordinate staff for project site visits and other field work as necessary, while participating in site visits and field work when required
• Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community development, redevelopment and address community decline
• Confirm compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations
• Provide feedback to project team in a timely manner
• Participate in one‑on‑one meetings and career planning sessions with junior employees and provide input to employee evaluations when requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, or related discipline
• 10 years' minimum experience in planning, transportation planning or community development
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the project development process
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite or other technical software
• Expert knowledge in planning techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical deliverables
• Strong ability to work with engineers, landscape architects and economic development specialists
• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures
• Familiarity with assessing and applying zoning codes; coordination with our traffic team on transportation planning work
• Proficient managerial skills to work and lead in a team environment while mentoring staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF Software
• Ability to translate complex technical data into public facing formats
• Ability to manage multiple high-volume assignments on a variety of projects, work in an environment to learn quickly and take initiative
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions
• Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork

• AICP certified
• Solid experience with GIS