Transit Project Lead - Engineer or Planner CM

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Licensing/certification support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Creighton Manning in New York is seeking a Transit Project Lead (Engineer or Planner) to manage public transportation planning and infrastructure projects across New York State. This hybrid, full-time role offers a competitive hourly pay and opportunities to lead bus, BRT, and multi-modal initiatives.

You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and client communications while advancing bus stops, stations, and yards. Travel up to 25% and collaboration with diverse teams are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transit planning or related public transportation work.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning or related field.
• P.E., AICP, or equivalent transit leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with public transportation projects and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to travel ~25% and attend meetings outside normal hours.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead bus-focused transit planning and multi-modal infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate operations, service efficiency, and network redesign options.
• Support design of bus stops, stations, yards, and transit facilities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client communications.
• Prepare reports, concept plans, graphics, and proposal materials.

Skills

Transit planning

Transportation engineering

Public transportation planning

Stakeholder communication

Project leadership

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Planning

Tools

P.E.

AICP

Job description

Transit Project Lead - Engineer or Planner

Job Type: Full-time | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Locations: Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Poughkeepsie, or White Plains, NY | Pay: $45-$80/hour

Creighton Manning is hiring a Transit Project Lead to manage public transportation planning and infrastructure projects across New York State. This role is ideal for an experienced transit planner or transportation engineer who wants to lead meaningful bus, BRT, station, facility, and multi-modal projects while growing client relationships and supporting business development.

What You'll Do

• Lead bus-focused transit planning, transportation engineering, and multi-modal infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate bus operations, service efficiency, network redesign options, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support design of bus stops, stations, maintenance yards, facilities, and related transit infrastructure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, client communication, and financial performance.
• Prepare reports, concept plans, graphics, meeting materials, and proposal support.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transit planning, transportation engineering, or related public transportation work.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related field.
• P.E., AICP, or equivalent transit leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with public transportation projects, project delivery, client communication, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% and attend meetings outside normal business hours as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

• Bus rapid transit, bus network redesign, alternatives analysis, and concept development.
• New York State public transportation authority experience.
• FTA project experience.
• Station, facility, site, and bus stop design experience.

Pay and Benefits

Hourly pay ranges from $45-$80 depending on office location and experience. Creighton Manning offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; flexible scheduling; generous PTO; paid holidays; paid parental and adoption leave; relocation assistance for qualified candidates; tuition reimbursement; licensing/certification support; and an Employee Assistance Program.

Keywords

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Side notes for you Stephen:

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• Strengthen the job title for search. Consider using "Transit Project Lead - Engineer or Planner" as the posting title and keep "New York" in the title or first line because candidates often search by role title and location.
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• Shorten the opening section for mobile readers. LinkedIn and Indeed candidates often scan quickly, so lead with a concise hook followed by bullets rather than a long first paragraph.
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• Clarify must-haves versus preferred qualifications. Label the P.E./AICP language as "preferred or equivalent experience considered" if flexibility is acceptable; overly rigid requirements can reduce apply-through rates.
• Add a stronger call to action. Replace the final sentence with a more direct line such as: "Apply today to lead high-impact transit planning and infrastructure projects across New York State."

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