Senior Transit Project Lead - Bus & Multi-Modal Design

GAI Consultants Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible scheduling

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Creighton Manning is seeking a Transit Project Lead to guide bus-oriented transit planning and transportation engineering projects across New York State. You will lead multi-modal initiatives, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while delivering value to public transportation agencies.

The role requires a strong background in transit planning or transportation engineering, leadership experience, and willingness to travel up to 25% to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transit planning or related public transportation work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field.
• P.E., AICP, or equivalent transit leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% and attend meetings outside normal business hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead bus-focused transit planning, transportation engineering, and multi-modal infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate bus operations, service efficiency, network redesign options, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support design of bus stops, stations, maintenance yards, facilities, and related transit infrastructure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, client communication, and financial performance.
• Prepare reports, concept plans, graphics, meeting materials, and proposal support.

Skills

Transit planning

Transportation engineering

Client communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Planning

Job description

Creighton Manning is seeking a Transit Project Lead to guide bus-oriented transit planning and transportation engineering projects across New York State. You will lead multi-modal initiatives, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while delivering value to public transportation agencies.

The role requires a strong background in transit planning or transportation engineering, leadership experience, and willingness to travel up to 25% to meet project needs.