Senior Transportation Planning Lead — Remote

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 119,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner to lead state, regional, and local transportation planning projects and national research efforts. You will oversee multi-project work, manage schedules and budgets, and guide workshops with staff and clients.

The role emphasizes strong communication, business development, and collaboration across teams. The organization supports a flexible work approach, including nationwide remote options, and values growth and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of transportation planning, policy, or related experience.
• Experience on state, regional, or local transportation plans or policy issues, especially in the Mid-Atlantic or southeastern states.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of state, regional, and local transportation plans and studies.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Facilitate workshops and outreach activities.
• Lead development of new business opportunities with state and local clients.
• Identify industry trends and support long-term growth.
• Lead recruitment of new hire candidates.

Skills

Communication

Business development

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

ICF is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner to lead state, regional, and local transportation planning projects and national research efforts. You will oversee multi-project work, manage schedules and budgets, and guide workshops with staff and clients.

The role emphasizes strong communication, business development, and collaboration across teams. The organization supports a flexible work approach, including nationwide remote options, and values growth and equal opportunity.