Senior Transportation Planner

GHD; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GHD as a Senior Transportation Planner, where you will help shape transportation networks enhancing mobility and sustainability. This role involves managing transportation planning projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of related experience.
• Ability to mentor staff in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership skills in project management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning and execution of transportation projects.
• Building client relationships to grow the practice.
• Providing guidance on transportation planning strategies.

Skills

Technical knowledge in transportation systems

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture or similar

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Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

GHD is committed to supporting growth in our regions in the Mobility and Places Business Group, specifically focused on expanding our Active Transportation and Sustainability practice and presence on the east coast. We have diverse and rapidly growing transportation practice in the US and are looking to further expand our services in the Active Transportation and Sustainability space with an emphasis on transportation solutions that create and support livable communities.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Transportation Planner to join our Mobility and Planning Group based on one of our Southeast Region offices. This role is pivotal in shaping transportation networks that enhance mobility and contribute to the sustainable development of urban and rural areas. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise in transportation systems and strong leadership skills. They will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of transportation projects, ensuring they meet safety, accessibility, equity, and sustainability goals. The candidate must have a thorough understanding of market needs, identify business opportunities, and maintain client relationships. As a manager, they are expected to supervise teams, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance with company policies and agency regulations.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Building client relationships to grow the practice to include active transportation, transit planning, multi-modal planning, complete streets studies, transportation impact analysis and parking studies.
• Leading and managing transportation planning projects from initiation to completion.
• Developing market trends through conferences, seminars, continuing education, local task forces, and state and regulatory processes.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and innovative transportation solutions to our clients.
• Working collaboratively and seamlessly with other internal groups, networks, Regions, and organizations to win and complete work and service commitments.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and a deep understanding of client needs.
• Contributing to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and participating in proposal development.
• Assisting in the preparation of marketing materials and presentations.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on transportation planning strategies.
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff in transportation planning methodologies and best practices.
• Staying informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in transportation planning to assist in crafting strategies that are resilient, equitable, and aligned with future advancements in transportation.
• Applying advanced transportation modeling techniques to assess and optimize transportation systems.
• Ensuring projects adhere to relevant transportation regulations and compliance standards.
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture or similar degree
• At least 10 years of related experience with technical knowledge and skills across the Active Transportation and Sustainability practice areas.
• Ability and desire to expand and grow relationships and business in the Active Transportation and Sustainability space within the Southeast region.
• Strong eye for business to position for and secure transportation planning projects for existing and new GHD clients within Southeast region.
• Ability to mentor staff in a multi-disciplinary team and share skills and knowledge with staff and peers.
• Possess strong leadership in the management and delivery of Active Transportation and Other Planning projects.
• Ability to lead and prepare proposals and bids for Active Transportation and Other Planning projects
  
  

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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