Section Manager – Transportation Planning

Jobtailor; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Transportation Lead to oversee a professional discipline section and drive the delivery of complex transportation projects. You will coordinate priorities, staff assignments, and budgets while mentoring a team of 6-8 planners and engineers.

The role requires a strong background in project leadership, transportation planning, and client relationship management, with a focus on growth,Forecasting, and strategic alignment with the firm's goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of project leadership experience.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Preferred: 10 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a professional discipline section in the development and delivery of projects
• Coordinate project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments
• Coach and mentor staff and promote team development
• Manage and develop a group of 6-8 transportation planners and engineers
• Provide technical expertise and coordinate transportation project delivery
• Develop, monitor, and manage the section's operating budget and forecast updates
• Manage section growth and professional development; establish priorities and assign staff to jobs
• Coordinate work-sharing with other Sections and Departments
• Support the firm's strategic plan and SSA process for project pursuits
• Support contracting processes through scope, work plan, fee reviews, project delivery, and contracting activities
• Support project delivery processes, including work planning and monthly project reviews
• Assist with marketing, client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win-to-work activities
• Maintain client contacts and ensure client satisfaction
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff, including performance, compensation, and succession planning
• Manage assigned project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Perform technical planning tasks including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation
• Lead a team with direct and indirect supervision of at least 5, typically 7-10 or more employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project Leadership

Transportation Planning

Team Development

Budget Management

Client Relationship Management

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Engineering/Geology/Environmental Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Business/Project Management/Engineering/Planning or related field

Job description

• Lead a professional discipline section in the development and delivery of projects
• Coordinate project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments
• Coach and mentor staff and promote team development
• Manage and develop a group of 6-8 transportation planners and engineers
• Provide technical expertise and coordinate transportation project delivery
• Develop, monitor, and manage the section's operating budget and forecast updates
• Manage section growth and professional development; establish priorities and assign staff to jobs
• Coordinate work-sharing with other Sections and Departments
• Support the firm's strategic plan and SSA process for project pursuits
• Support contracting processes through scope, work plan, fee reviews, project delivery, and contracting activities
• Support project delivery processes, including work planning and monthly project reviews
• Assist with marketing, client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win-to-work activities
• Maintain client contacts and ensure client satisfaction
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff, including performance, compensation, and succession planning
• Manage assigned project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Perform technical planning tasks including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation
• Lead a team with direct and indirect supervision of at least 5, typically 7-10 or more employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
• 8 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of project leadership experience
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Registered Landscape Architect (RLA), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
• Preferred: 10 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: 2 years supervisory experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project leadership and team management within the transportation planning and engineering sectors, ensuring effective project delivery, client satisfaction, and staff development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Leadership
• Transportation Planning
• Team Development
• Budget Management
• Client Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Delivery
• Technical Planning
• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Budget Management
• Research
• Report Preparation
• Design Specifications
• Plan Preparation

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP)
• Professional Transportation Planner (PTP)
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
• Registered Architect (RA)
• Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Engineering
• Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Environmental Science
• Project Management