Senior Transit Planner/ Project Manager

Mannik Smith Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Professional development

Paid time off

Licensure support

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Senior Transit Planner/Project Manager to lead transit and multimodal transportation planning across the mountain west from our Phoenix office. You will manage studies, support client growth, and deliver technical reports and visuals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, strong GIS/data analysis skills, and proven writing ability. The role includes public engagement support, competitive benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or closely related field (required).
• Master's degree in planning or similar field (preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Experience working for or with public transit and other public agencies.
• Entrepreneurial spirit – willingness to see opportunities, take initiative, and turn ideas into action.
• Experience in research, Geographic Information Services (GIS), data collection/analysis, spreadsheets/databases, and data visualization.
• Strong technical writing and ability to lead complex written deliverables.
• Ability to prepare charts/graphics/visuals for planning documents and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Have project management or planning lead experience with transit and transportation planning efforts.
• Support transit strategic growth initiatives through client and business development activities.
• Manage a wide variety of planning studies including transit alignment, NEPA/PEL, corridor plans, active transportation, and coordination with rural/tribal/small urban plans.
• Research and implement innovative best planning practices related to transit and transportation.
• Analyze transportation, land use, equity, transit, and economic data to provide metrics and planning recommendations.
• Communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences and produce technical deliverables.
• Support Public Engagement with virtual and in-person outreach.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Public transit experience

GIS

Data analysis

Data visualization

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning

Master's degree in planning

Job description

Senior Transit Planner/ Project Manager

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

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 and fill a Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager position and help lead unique and fulfilling transit and multimodal transportation planning efforts across the mountain west. We provide transportation planning services for a wide variety of clients, including transit agencies, state DOT's, MPO's, and cities both in Utah and throughout the intermountain west. Our planning team is based out of Utah, and we are looking for the right candidate to help our team grow and expand our reach in other regions where Horrocks does business.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Have project management or planning lead experience with transit and transportation planning efforts
• Support transit strategic growth initiatives through client and business development activities
• Manage a wide variety of planning studies that may including transit alignment and mode analyses, PEL or NEPA planning, corridor plans, active transportation plans, as well as coordinate on rural, tribal, and small urban transportation and transit system plans
• Research and implement innovative best planning practices related to transit and transportation
• Analyze transportation, land use, equity, transit, and economic data to provide metrics, measures of success, and planning recommendations
• Communicate technical information effectively to a wide-range of audiences and prepare well-written technical deliverables
• Support our Public Engagement team with virtual and in-person public and stakeholder outreach

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• A bachelor's degree in urban planning, or a closely related field (required), master's degree in planning or a similar field (preferred)
• 10+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
• Lead and/or support client maintenance and business development efforts
• Experience working for or with public transit and other public agencies
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit – a willingness to see opportunities, take initiative, and solve problems by turning ideas into action
• Have experience in research, Geographic Information Services, data collection and analysis, spreadsheets/databases, and data visualization
• Be a strong technical writer and lead the execution of complex written deliverables
• Have a level of comfort in the preparation of charts, graphics, and other visuals for inclusion in planning documents and presentation materials or working closely with other departments to produce this collateral
• Effectively communicate technical information to audiences orally and in writing
• Collaborate effectively with agency staff, public officials, community stakeholders, internal teams, and the public
• Thrive in a fun and collaborative environment

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.

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at [e-mail] and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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