Principal Planner (Regional Freeway Program)

Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A regional planning agency is seeking a Principal Planner in Phoenix, Arizona, to manage the Freeway Life Cycle Program. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience handling transportation projects and consulting teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to analyze infrastructure designs are essential for success in this role. Competitive salary and collaborative work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engineering, freeway and roadway design, or planning.
• Experience managing consultants or consultant teams.
• Ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage scopes, schedules, and budgets of transportation planning studies.
• Analyze transportation infrastructure design and project risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for project design and implementation.

Skills

Excellent communication and writing skills

Time management

Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

Technical knowledge presentation

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Principal Planner (Regional Freeway Program)

A minimum of three days per week in office is required.

About MAG

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services.

MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more. MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact.

Your Team

MAG’s Freeway Engineering Team provides oversight and management for the implementation of the Freeway Life Cycle Program under Propositions 400 and 479. The team plays a key role in the delivery of the program by performing studies, identifying needs, assessing evaluations of transportation infrastructure, and coordinating the delivery of the program with the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The Position

MAG is seeking a qualified transportation engineer to support the activities related to the management and implementation of the Freeway Life Cycle Program (FLCP).

Responsibilities

• Managing scopes, schedules and budgets of transportation planning studies.
• Assessing, analyzing and evaluating transportation infrastructure design, functionality, cost, schedule, and project risk.
• Developing alternative approaches to respond to transportation and traffic needs.
• Coordinating with key stakeholders for project design and implementation efforts.
• Managing the procurement, execution and oversight of consultant contracts.
• Presenting at public meetings and facilitating working group sessions.
• Responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders on planning studies and project implementation.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be proficient in leading planning level analysis, reviewing engineering and design-specific solutions, and have experience with managing consultants or consultant teams, preferably in a large urban area. The candidate should also have experience presenting complex technical information to a diverse set of stakeholders, including members of the public and policy makers. Experience coordinating with internal and external agency partners and strong writing skills is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent communication and writing skills, time management, note taking, and highly organized
• Presenting and conveying technical knowledge to a diverse set of stakeholders, the public and policy makers
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders or staff
• Prioritizing workload and responding quickly and accurately
• Anticipating needs and being proactive
• Being self-motivated with a desire to learn and contribute while being detail oriented

Abilities

• Lead planning level analysis and review engineering and design specific solutions
• Manage consultants or consultant teams of large urban area studies
• Adapt to performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting tasks of varying nature or complexity
• Work independently
• Analyze and think critically, draw conclusions, and problem solving
• Develop productive relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders or staff
• Manage multiple assignments with competing timelines effectively

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and webinar tools

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related field
• At least three years of related work experience in engineering, freeway and roadway design and/or planning
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling [phone].