Senior Transportation Planning Leader: Multimodal Engagement

Kimley-Horn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in DC is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner/Project Manager to lead a growing transportation planning practice and deliver complex projects across multimodal mobility, parking, safety, and climate resilience. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, guide public engagement, and oversee scopes, budgets, and schedules while expanding the practice regionally.

This role emphasizes leadership, business development, and high-quality deliverables in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• 12+ years of planning experience on large capital transit projects.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related field.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and grow a planning practice and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary transportation planning projects.
• Oversee parking, mobility plans, corridor studies, safety, transit, rail, pedestrian, bike, EV, climate plans.
• Lead public engagement and grant writing.
• Mentor staff and foster teamwork.
• Engage with clients on program management, capital planning, and policy development.
• Drive business development and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Business development

Client service

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related

Job description

Kimley-Horn in DC is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner/Project Manager to lead a growing transportation planning practice and deliver complex projects across multimodal mobility, parking, safety, and climate resilience. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, guide public engagement, and oversee scopes, budgets, and schedules while expanding the practice regionally.

This role emphasizes leadership, business development, and high-quality deliverables in a collaborative team