Senior Planning Lead
Stv
Lead transportation planning, business development, and team management.
22 days ago ago
$140,810 - $187,747
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Mechanical/HVAC Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Buildings
Energy
Water Resources
Transport
Utilities
Government
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
project management
technical planning
quality assurance
client relationship
business development
stakeholder management
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging team members to develop their skills and deliver high-quality work.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control on project deliverables to maintain a high standard of work.
- Develop business strategies to grow the civil planning practice, including identifying new markets and service opportunities.
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including governmental agencies, developers, and community representatives.
- Participate in proposal writing and presentations to win new projects.
- Client relationship development and Business Development- Develop and nurture key client relationships and leverage existing client relationships for future work opportunities. Lead and/or support the direction of pursuit strategies and preparation of proposals
- Oversee all phases of planning projects, from conception through execution and completion.
- Technical Services - Lead and be responsible for a variety of technical planning services including general transportation planning, transit planning, project development, master planning, Direct experience in successfully delivering transportation studies, feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, environmental impact statements and assessments and leadership for multi-discipline projects with high degrees of technical complexity and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices, integrating innovative solutions into project approaches.
- Provide technical guidance to the team, drawing on expertise in planning, engineering, zoning, land use, and environmental considerations.
- Business and administrative management - Negotiating and establishing project budgets, staffing, project coordination and productivity necessary to deliver exceptional services to our clients. Coordination with other directors/leaders to ensure excellent quality and consistent application of technical standards and applications across projects.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Develop and implement the vision for the planning practice within the organization.
- Practice leadership - Working with practice and office leadership, focus on client development, business development and industry participation. A key focus of practice building is mentorship and skill development of professional staff.
What you bring
project management
transportation planning
20+ years
aicp
pe
smart cities
- Proven project management skills, with experience overseeing complex transportation projects.
- A strong reputation with major clients, knowledge of market opportunities in Oregon, Washington, California and surrounding states, and a facility for business development and winning project work.
- Demonstrated planning practice development and management capability.
- Twenty (20) years of experience in transportation planning or a closely related field, with professional experience in both the public sector and private-sector consulting.
- Experience working with transportation agencies including federal, state and local authorities.
- Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in planning or engineering curriculum. Masters preferred.
- Direct experience in successfully delivering transportation studies, feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, environmental impact statements and assessments and leadership for multi-discipline projects with high degrees of technical complexity and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Smart Cities experience is preferred.
- AICP or PE professional certification.
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (16 days)
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Counseling
- Paid Holidays (8 days)
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- 401(k) Plan
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1912
Historic Milestone
The company was established in 1912, marking the beginning of its long-standing legacy in the engineering and design industry.
Top 500 Firms
Industry Ranking
Ranked among ENR’s Top 500 design firms, reflecting its significant impact and reputation in the global market.
Over 60 Offices
Geographic Reach
The company operates over 60 offices across North America, demonstrating its extensive service network.
- Began as a structural engineering firm and evolved through a century of expansions.
- Headquartered in Manhattan’s Empire State Building with global reach.
- Delivers architecture, engineering, planning, and construction management services.
- Typical projects include transit hubs, highways and bridges, water treatment facilities, commercial buildings, and program management roles.
- Financially robust with steady growth through strategic acquisitions and a diverse project portfolio.
- Known for landmark contributions such as the Jefferson Memorial and NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building.
- Balances routine and extraordinary work, offering both scale and creativity in projects like highway expansions to iconic civic structures.
- Integrity: WE DO WHAT’S RIGHT. We are consistent and transparent. We are ethical and accountable. We are safety‑focused and quality‑driven.
- Partnership: WE PARTNER TO DELIVER. We value all relationships. We are collaborative to drive innovation. We are resourceful to create solutions. We are actively engaged in our industry and our communities.
- Optimism: WE SEE OPPORTUNITY. We see potential in every situation. We are energized to create a better future. We are empowered to use our talents.
- Projects are local.
- Clients are local.
- Leadership is local.
2050 Net-Zero Target
Structural Engineering Commitment
Aims to achieve net-zero embodied carbon in structural systems by 2050 through the Structural Engineers 2050 Commitment.
2023 AIA Commitment
Sustainability Pledge
_signed the AIA 2030 Commitment in 2023, marking a significant step toward reducing environmental impact.
2024 Sustainability Plan
Action Released
Released the first Sustainability Action Plan in March 2024, focusing on comprehensive environmental goals.
Annual Carbon Dashboard
Embodied Carbon Tracking
Submitted the first annual Embodied Carbon Action Plan, including a Carbon Dashboard to monitor global warming potential.
- Focus on reducing embodied carbon via material choices and data-driven design; specialized training and life-cycle assessment tracking.
- Sustainability services include energy/water efficiency, resource conservation, recycled materials, indoor air quality, waste/emissions reduction, green infrastructure, LEED, Envision, Passive House certifications.
- SAP tracks energy performance, project emissions, renewable energy use, water/materials conservation, governance/reporting, and sustainable operations.
2022 Pledge
Commitment Year
Committing to the Equity in Infrastructure Project Pledge in 2022 reflects the company's dedication to fostering equitable practices.
- Employee‑led Communities: AAPI, Black Heritage, Hispanic, Pride (LGBTQIA+), Rising Professionals, STV Women’s Network.
- Embedded diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into operations and mindset.
- Vision commits to a diverse and inclusive culture reflecting clients and communities.
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