Senior Transit Planning & Design Program Manager

Gannett Fleming; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Competitive PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement for continued ed

Professional development support

Job summary

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Transit Planning and Design Program Manager in the Chicago area. This hybrid role requires onsite attendance at the client in downtown Chicago on Tue–Thu and spearheads planning and design for major transit projects.

You will lead a team of specialists, coordinate with client leadership, and guide procurement, schedule, and budget decisions across a multimodal program. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Planning, Business or a related field.
• A minimum of 18 years of experience managing delivery of projects in the transit industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of typical infrastructure project lifecycles for traditional and alternative project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead client communication for all projects in planning and design phases; interface with client senior management.
• Manage a team of 15–18 specialists to prioritize workload for efficiency and quality.
• Lead coordination with other program management teams to enhance delivery.
• Identify issues with project delivery and present findings/recommendations.
• Assist client in identifying potential capital projects based on agency priorities and needs.
• Provide guidance on project planning and delivery given funding sources and constraints.
• Develop major program initiatives for accessibility and state-of-good repair; manage federal master plan documents.
• Monitor progress and report on capital project milestones; ensure schedule and budget adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/planning/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Transit Planning and Design Program Manager in the Chicago area. This hybrid role requires onsite attendance at the client in downtown Chicago on Tue–Thu and spearheads planning and design for major transit projects.

You will lead a team of specialists, coordinate with client leadership, and guide procurement, schedule, and budget decisions across a multimodal program. Strong communication and leadership are essential.