Manager - Bus Operations and Service Planning

Hatch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Away from Work

Job summary

Hatch in Washington, DC is seeking a Manager for Bus Operations and Service Planning to lead projects across bus operations, maintenance, and service planning. You will guide cost estimates, fleet planning, and paratransit solutions for clients, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong client relations, and proven capability to develop and implement innovative transit solutions in a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in planning or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Experience working with major transit agencies.
• Experience managing bus fleet maintenance, quality control, and/or overhauls.
• Experience completing network redesigns of bus networks.
• Experience planning for new BRT service.
• Experience with business development and proposal development for consulting work.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related bus operations, maintenance, quality control and service planning.
• Provide technical expertise to support cross-discipline project teams planning, designing and implementing bus and paratransit solutions for our clients.
• Complete cost estimates associated with planned projects.
• Serve as subject matter expert on bus fleet planning.
• Develop cost estimates and life cycle analyses to assess existing bus operations.
• Review technical documents such as design plans and other engineering related deliverables.
• Produce quality assurance plans and oversee quality control programs.
• Prepare technical documents/reports and present to clients, project teams, etc.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships.
• Continuous, effective communication and relationship building with clients in the development and implementation of projects.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Client relations

Budget/Cost estimation

Bus operations planning

Education

BS degree in planning or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Manager - Bus Operations and Service Planning (101872)

Requisition ID101872-Posted09/10/2026

Location:Washington,DC,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch currently has an opening for Manager – Bus Operations and Service Planning in our Washington, DC office. This position will support bus operations, maintenance and service planning projects such as bus fleet overhauls, fleet maintenance, fleet maintenance quality control, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), bus network redesign, zero emission transition planning, microtransit, and paratransit. Candidates are not required to have experience in all areas highlighted in this posting. This is an intermediate position requiring 10+ years of experience.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, results-driven professional interested in operational planning, zero emissions technologies, environmental issues, managing projects, building business opportunities, developing client relationships, and delivering technical expertise and value to our partners and clients. Being capable of working well with other employees or independently as well as strong oral and written communication skills when interacting with outside vendors and clients is essential for this position. Candidates should be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality.

You bring to the role:

• BS degree in planning or other related degree.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Experience working with major transit agencies.
• Experience managing bus fleet maintenance, quality control, and/or overhauls
• Experience completing network redesigns of bus networks.
• Experience planning for new BRT service.
• Experience with business development and proposal development for consulting work.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Manage projects related bus operations, maintenance, quality control and service planning.
• Provide technical expertise to support cross-discipline project teams planning, designing and implementing bus and paratransit solutions for our clients.
• Complete cost estimates associated with planned projects.
• Serve as subject matter expert on bus fleet planning.
• Develop cost estimates and life cycle analyses to assess existing bus operations.
• Review technical documents such as design plans and other engineering related deliverables.
• Produce quality assurance plans and oversee quality control programs.
• Prepare technical documents/reports and present to clients, project teams, etc.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships.
• Continuous, effective communication and relationship building with clients in the development and implementation of projects.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Base Compensation: $130,000 - $155,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Hatch is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our employees. This includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)
• Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents

The benefits listed above apply to US-based, full-time permanent applicants only. Hatch reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.