Senior Transportation Planner

COLLABORATIVE FIRM LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Participation in 401K

Job summary

The Collaborative Firm, LLC, based in Atlanta GA, seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to lead transportation and transit projects for the firm and its clients. The role emphasizes managing complex multi-modal studies, data analysis, and client communication.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in a related field, 8–10 years in transportation planning with 5+ years in transit planning, and proficiency in ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Design, Environmental Science, or related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in transportation planning, with a minimum of 5 years in transit planning.
• Proficient in ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain and grow client relationships and demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader on complex multi-modal urban transportation projects.
• Manage multiple projects with varying topics and complexity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret demographic and transportation data.
• Prepare technical reports and review model inputs/outputs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and the public.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and identify required disciplines.
• Develop regional and site-level transportation plans and elements of broader plans.
• Provide excellent client service and manage technical and financial aspects.
• Participate in decisions on technical approach, cost, and scheduling.

Skills

Project management

Transit planning

Client relationships

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Design, Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Collaborative Firm, LLC, based in Atlanta GA, a Planning, Program Management, Community Engagement, and Development firm, is seeking a qualified Senior Transportation Planner to serve as the lead for transportation and transit projects for the firm and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Manager or Task Leader on planning and design of complex multi-modal urban transportation projects, feasibility studies, multi-modal studies, and public participation strategy development and implementation
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects with various topics and complexity levels
• Collect, analyze, and interpret demographic and geographic data and technical transportation data
• Summarize data, prepare technical reports, and review transportation model inputs and outputs for various projects
• Prepare and present effective presentations to disseminate information to clients and the public
• Develop, maintain, and update project budgets and schedules
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and identify project disciplines needed to accomplish project objectives
• Develop and implement comprehensive, regional, subarea, site-level transportation plans and transportation elements of broader plans
• Provide superior client service, strong communication, and manage the technical and financial aspects of the project or tasks under your control
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approach, cost, and scheduling performance
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations

Required Skills and Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Design, Environmental Science, or related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred

Must possess 8 to 10 years of experience in transportation planning, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in transit planning

Proficient in ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office

Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Ability to maintain and grow client relationships and leadership skills are important

Salary

Annual salary compatible with background and experience. The benefit package includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and participation in a 401K plan.

How to Apply

Applicant should submit a cover letter and resume via email to [e-mail].