Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager

Mark Thomas; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and ESOP retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Vision insurance and disability cover

Job summary

Mark Thomas is seeking a Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager to grow our statewide team. This role partners with clients and internal teams to advance active transportation projects, improve multimodal networks, and coordinate grant funding opportunities.

It involves supervising a multi-disciplinary team across the state. The position emphasizes leadership in project strategy, business development, and delivering high-quality planning solutions with a focus on active transportation

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of progressively responsible transportation planning experience.
• BS In Planning/Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture or Engineering field.
• Proficient with project deliverable processes in Planning, Design, and Construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to successfully lead teams.
• Knowledge of State and Federal grant funding programs and policies.
• Demonstrated depth and knowledge in active transportation planning.
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics; marketing and business development skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with diverse people.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists senior members of leadership in developing overall business development strategy for the transportation planning team.
• Wins and leads large scale projects; leads project teams to successful completion of quality deliverables.
• Manages the quality, budget, and schedule of assigned projects.
• Engages with project proposals and participates in interviews with clients.
• Identifies and pursues grant funding opportunities for clients and oversees grant applications.
• Develops and leads a cohesive planning team to achieve project objectives.
• Performs and audits quality control measures for project work.
• Communicates the technical approach to projects and proposals to staff, clients, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Business development

Grant funding knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BS in Planning/Urban Studies or related field

Job description

Sr. Transportation Planning Project Manager

Location

Category

Funding and Planning

Salary Grade

$143,520.00 - $225,000.00

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Mark Thomas is hiring a Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager to help us grow our statewide team! The Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager works with clients and internal teams to advance active transportation projects, improve multi-modal transportation networks, and coordinate/supervise grant funding opportunities.This position works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a statewide capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists senior members of leadership in developing overall business development strategy for the transportation planning team.
• Wins and leads large scale projects; leads project teams to successful completion of quality deliverables.
• Manages the quality, budget, and schedule of assigned projects.
• Engages with all aspects of project proposals and participates in project interviews with new or existing clients.
• Generates sufficient business to sustain and grow the planning group; partners with the region’s Business Development Manager to identify leads to pursue and secure new or renewed project work.
• Maintains a network of business contacts; engages in industry community and events.
• Maintains a visible presence in professional organizations through speaking roles and publications.
• Develops and leads a cohesive planning team to achieve project objectives
• Performs and audits quality control measures for project work.
• Effectively communicates the technical approach to projects and proposal strategies to staff, clients, and subcontractors.
• Responsibly and effectively manages direct reports and performs and completes tasks related to supervising others successfully.
• Monitors and tracks the development of State and Federal policies grant funding performance measures.
• Identifies and recommends grant funding opportunities to clients, and oversees preparation of grant funding applications.
• Provides strategic funding guidance and positioning efforts for public sector clients.
• Promotes continuous learning and ongoing professional training, including in-house training programs, etc.
• Demonstrates depth & knowledge in transportation planning and active transportation discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10-12+ years of progressively responsible transportation planning experience.
• BS In Planning/Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture or Engineering field.
• Proficient with project deliverable processes in Planning, Design, and Construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to successfully lead teams.
• Knowledge of State and Federal grant funding programs and policies.
• Demonstrated depth and knowledge in active transportation planning.
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics.Demonstrated marketing and business development skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives include employee referral bonuses, certification, and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives.
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match.
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time.
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges.
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance.
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking.
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events.
• Budgeted time for training and career development.
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments.

*The offered base rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to key internal and external leadership responsibilities required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

• Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.