Lead Transportation Planner / Transportation Policy Analyst

CDM Smith; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated professional to support transportation planning and policy analysis efforts. In this role, you will oversee technical work, mentor a diverse team, and manage project aspects to ensure quality and adherence to budget. Your expertise in transportation systems and data analysis will guide policy research and development of impactful reports. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will shape the future of transportation in the Midwest, making a significant difference in the community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing technical work and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in transportation policy and planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director in delivering transportation planning and policy analysis.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team while managing project scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Policy Analysis

Traffic Engineering

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Transportation Planning

Tools

GIS Software

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. This role supports the Project Director in delivering transportation planning, policy analysis, development, and traffic engineering services to the Illinois Tollway. As a valued team member, you will:
2. Oversee and conduct reviews of technical work.
3. Lead and mentor a diverse, multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and data scientists under the guidance of the project director.
4. Manage all aspects of tasks, including staffing plans, adherence to scope, schedule, and budget, as well as ongoing quality control and assurance.
5. Assess and interpret technical assessments in areas such as travel demand modeling, interchange analysis, and corridor studies, including spatial and statistical analyses of transportation system performance, demographic trends, land use development, and interactions within the larger multimodal transportation system.
6. Guide transportation policy research and analysis efforts, developing context-appropriate policy guidance for the client.
7. Oversee the development of technical reports, presentations, and other deliverables for both technical and non-technical audiences, and present findings to the client.
8. Support business development efforts for transportation planning opportunities in the Midwest region.