Project Manager - Transit Planning

Kimley-Horn; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family-building benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's San Diego, California office is seeking a Transportation Planner with 8+ years of experience to join our Transit team. This in-office role involves leading transit projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate should have a degree in Urban Planning or Civil Engineering, with an AICP or PE license or the ability to obtain one within a year. Benefits include an exceptional retirement plan, comprehensive health coverage, and robust professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of transit-focused experience.
• Ability to obtain AICP license or PE within one year.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in a multidisciplinary transit practice.
• Manage planning and delivery of transit projects.
• Assist clients with program management and policy development.
• Communicate with clients and community leaders.
• Foster growth of junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Community outreach

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning or Civil Engineering

AICP License or PE

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's San Diego, California (CA) office is currently seeking a Transportation Planner with 8+ years of experience to join our Transit team. This is an in-office position and not remote.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in a growing, multidisciplinary transit practice.
• Manage the planning, production, and delivery of transit projects, with a particular focus on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and Passenger Rail.
• Apply knowledge of concept development, performance evaluation, federal programs, funding sources, and community outreach to support the advancement of transit programs.
• Assist clients with program management, capital planning, and policy development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Effectively communicate directly with clients, community leaders, and agency staff to provide updates, propose recommendations, and address concerns or questions.
• Foster the growth and professional development of junior staff.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain strong organizational skills and attention to quality.
• Balance priorities among multiple projects to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) license or Professional Engineering (PE), or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum of 8+ years of transit-focused experience.

Salary Range:

$120,00 to $155,000

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.