Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager

Horrocks; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Professional Development

Memberships

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager to lead unique transit and multimodal planning efforts across the mountain west. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in urban planning, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with client management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead transit and transportation planning projects.
• Research and apply innovative planning practices.
• Analyze transportation, land use, and economic data.

Skills

Communication

GIS

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning

Master's degree

Job description

Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager

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Description

Department: Transportation

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource, and that has a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an individual to join our growing planning team as a Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager to lead unique and fulfilling transit and multimodal transportation planning efforts across the mountain west. Our services include projects for transit agencies, state DOTs, MPOs, and cities in Utah and the intermountain west. Our planning team is based in Utah, and we aim to expand our reach in other regions.

Responsibilities, Expectations, and Duties:

• Manage and lead transit and transportation planning projects, including transit alignment, mode analyses, PEL or NEPA planning, corridor plans, and active transportation plans.
• Coordinate on rural, tribal, and small urban transportation and transit system plans.
• Research and apply innovative planning practices related to transit and transportation.
• Analyze transportation, land use, equity, transit, and economic data to develop metrics, success measures, and recommendations.
• Communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences and prepare technical deliverables.
• Support public engagement efforts through virtual and in-person outreach.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field (required); master's preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Experience with client management and business development.
• Experience working with public transit and agencies.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, ability to work independently or in teams.
• Skills in research, GIS, data analysis, visualization, and technical writing.
• Ability to create visuals for planning documents and presentations.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders, officials, and teams.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with match, professional development, and memberships.

Why Horrocks?

We offer a dynamic, flexible work environment with passionate professionals. The role can be based across the western U.S. and reports to our Utah office. Recent projects include the TechLink TRAX Study, Davis-Salt Lake Connector BRT, and others. We are committed to diversity, equal pay, and opportunity for all.

Learn more at www.horrocks.com.