Senior Mobility Planner - Trails & Multimodal Projects

CME Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Job summary

Horrocks seeks a Senior Transportation Planner with extensive experience in transportation planning to support and help lead active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West.

The role blends technical and planning-level work, focusing on mobility, connectivity, trails, and complete streets. The candidate will mentor staff, coordinate teams, and drive client relationships while delivering high-quality planning products.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transportation planning and/or multimodal project development.
• Experience managing active transportation, trails, or multimodal projects.
• Strong understanding of current national and local guidelines for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, studies, and planning documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clients, stakeholders, and public audiences.
• Ability to work across multiple phases of planning projects.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support planning and development of active transportation facilities, including shared-use paths, trails, bike lanes, and complete streets.
• Manage corridor studies, concept studies, active transportation plans, feasibility studies, and NEPA/PEL-related planning efforts.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, and planning documents for transportation and trail projects.
• Lead and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, roadway, structures, utilities, and right-of-way.
• Lead project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Analyze transportation, land use, and mobility data to inform planning recommendations.
• Assist with public and stakeholder engagement, including meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Communicate technical information clearly through written deliverables and verbal presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Lead business development and client relationship efforts as appropriate.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

GIS

Transportation planning tools

Job description

Horrocks seeks a Senior Transportation Planner with extensive experience in transportation planning to support and help lead active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West.

The role blends technical and planning-level work, focusing on mobility, connectivity, trails, and complete streets. The candidate will mentor staff, coordinate teams, and drive client relationships while delivering high-quality planning products.