Senior NEPA & Transportation Planning Lead

KCI; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Family benefits

Mentoring program

Training resources

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Planner to lead the NEPA aspects of large transportation projects. You will shape long-range planning strategies, direct a team, and interact with public hearings and advisory boards.

The role requires 10+ years in the field, strong leadership, and expert knowledge of regulations. AICP is preferred, with a focus on ISO standards and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, transportation planning, urban planning or related discipline
• Experience with PennDOT, PTC and PADEP procedures/regulations required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in GIS software.
• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEPA phases of large-scale planning projects.
• Serve as a planning expert and representative at public hearings and advisory boards.
• Provide strategic direction on long-range planning and policy development.
• Manage a team of planners, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all projects comply with zoning, environmental, and land use regulations.
• Develop and review technical reports, project proposals, and policy recommendations.
• Provide technical oversight for projects and staff.
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.
• Achieve or exceed budgets utilization targets.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects comply with ISO standards.
• Conduct and submit timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and mid-level planners.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Team collaboration

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GIS software

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Planner to lead the NEPA aspects of large transportation projects. You will shape long-range planning strategies, direct a team, and interact with public hearings and advisory boards.

The role requires 10+ years in the field, strong leadership, and expert knowledge of regulations. AICP is preferred, with a focus on ISO standards and cross-functional collaboration.