Transportation Planning and Traffic Department Manager

Description

• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.
• Responsible for the development, monitoring, and management of the department's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.
• Responsible for the management, growth, and professional development of discipline-specific planning department. Coordinates department activities, establishes priorities, and assign staff to projects. Ensures staff development, mentoring, and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other departments or groups within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
• Project Delivery - Actively manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation.
• Supports the implementation of the firm's contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities including scope, work plan, and fee reviews for all contracting activities impacting the department.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of department staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Supports the implementation of the firm's project delivery (SDA) process including Work Planning, Monthly Project Reviews and other project performance methods to ensure quality work, on time, on schedule, to the client's satisfaction.
• Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and SSA process on project pursuits in the department and office, including development of department-level strategic planning strategies.
• Leads multiple teams including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 but typically 17-20 or more employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 10 years relevant experience including 2 years supervisory experience
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with NEPA, Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and equity-focused planning frameworks.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong knowledge of traffic analysis tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM), GIS, and transportation planning software.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, public involvement, and interagency collaboration.
• Experience working with MPOs, DOTs, and local governments.
• Professional licensure (PE, AICP, or PTOE) preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical information for diverse audiences.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance