Transit Project Lead - Engineer or Planner CM

GAI Consultants Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Licensing support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Creighton Manning is seeking a Transit Project Lead (Engineer or Planner) to manage public transportation planning and infrastructure projects across New York State, including bus, BRT, stations, and facilities.

The role targets experienced transit planners or transportation engineers who will lead projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and nurture client relationships while supporting business development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transit planning, transportation engineering, 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Transit planning

Transportation engineering

Public transportation work

Client communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Planning

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.

• 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
• an Employee Assistance Program

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