LA Office Director — Multimodal Transportation Leader

Toole-Design-Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid holidays

20 days PTO annualy

Employee-ownership

Competitive pay

Job summary

Toole Design seeks an experienced Office Director for the Los Angeles office to lead a talented team, set strategy, and win meaningful multimodal transportation projects.

You will mentor staff, foster an inclusive culture, and collaborate with leadership and external partners across the West while delivering high‑quality, equity‑centered work that advances safe streets and sustainable design.

We value diverse backgrounds and offer a hybrid schedule, competitive pay, and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning or related field is required or strong technical understanding of Architecture/Engineering.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a consulting firm or similar.
• Recent experience and active relationships with Los Angeles-area public sector agencies.
• Experience managing staff and mentoring.
• Experience pursuing and winning competitively bid work.
• Strong problem solving and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team of professionals and liaise with company leadership and external partners.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture and maintain productive, collaborative environments.
• Oversee projects and ensure high-quality, equity-centered deliverables.
• Mentor and recruit staff and grow the practice across the West.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client service

Entrepreneurial mindset

Diversity & inclusion

Public sector experience

Staff mentoring

Bid / pursuit

Problem solving

Education

Planning degree

Architecture/Engineering knowledge

Job description

Toole Design seeks an experienced Office Director for the Los Angeles office to lead a talented team, set strategy, and win meaningful multimodal transportation projects.

You will mentor staff, foster an inclusive culture, and collaborate with leadership and external partners across the West while delivering high‑quality, equity‑centered work that advances safe streets and sustainable design.

We value diverse backgrounds and offer a hybrid schedule, competitive pay, and employee ownership.