Senior Transit Planner & Citywide Projects Lead

Tryfacta, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryfacta is seeking a Principal Planner for our client in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103. This is a temporary contract assignment. The Principal Planner will direct and lead complex transit planning and development projects, coordinating with public agencies, private partners, and community stakeholders.

The position supports long‑range planning, sustainability, equity, and economic development goals. Direct staff supervision and project management responsibilities include developing work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning, architectural design or a related field.
• Six years managerial planning experience, with three years supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, participate in and review the work plan for assigned planning projects; assigns work activities; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Develop project work programs and supervise major planning projects; create and manage project teams.
• Conduct special research on planning issues; gather data for evaluating proposed planning projects; analyze data and propose alternative development scenarios.
• Write, negotiate and manage requests for proposals and consultant contracts; review proposed programs; recommend modifications.
• Assist in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating project personnel; provide staff training; address deficiencies and implement discipline procedures.
• Coordinate planning activities with other divisions and outside agencies; prepare staff reports and correspondence as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning or related field

Six years managerial planning experience; three years supervisory experience

Job description

Tryfacta is seeking a Principal Planner for our client in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103. This is a temporary contract assignment. The Principal Planner will direct and lead complex transit planning and development projects, coordinating with public agencies, private partners, and community stakeholders.

The position supports long‑range planning, sustainability, equity, and economic development goals. Direct staff supervision and project management responsibilities include developing work