Project Manager - Transportation Engineer/Planner

Kimley-Horn; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on retirement plan

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal leave and flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Oakland office is seeking a Project Manager to join their Transportation team. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of transportation-focused planning experience, is detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, and possesses a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering, City, or Urban Planning. This role involves significant project management duties and public engagement activities, ensuring multi-disciplinary coordination for successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation-focused planning experience.
• California Professional Engineer License preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production and delivery of transit and transportation planning projects.
• Oversee public and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Conduct detailed technical analyses across various projects.

Skills

Transportation-focused planning experience

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Public engagement experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Oakland office is seeking a Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to join their Transportation team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production and delivery of transit and transportation planning projects, which may include several of the following areas:
  • Corridor Planning
  • General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Plans
  • Short-Range Transit Plans
  • Active Transportation Plans
  • Multimodal Concept Design
  • Transit Operations and Performance Analysis
  • Traffic and Bicycle/Pedestrian Analysis
  • Proficiency in analysis of transportation data
• Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to short- and long-range transportation planning, overseeing public and stakeholder engagement activities, and conducting detailed technical analyses.
• This role demands a high level of multi-disciplinary coordination, requiring the candidate to seamlessly integrate efforts across various teams and specialties. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation-focused planning experience
• Bachelor's or Master's from an ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
• California Professional Engineer License preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Experience communicating and working with clients
• Experience managing projects and tasks
• Experience interacting with the public as part of project outreach activities
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects

Salary Range

$135,000 to $175,000

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities