Transit Project Lead - Engineer/Planner (Hybrid, NY)

GAI Consultants Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 166,000; Full time

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. The role offers hybrid work options and a pay range of $45-$80/hour, with opportunities to lead bus, BRT, stations, facilities, and multi-modal initiatives.

The position emphasizes building client relationships, advancing business development, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful transit solutions across

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.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field

Job description

Creighton Manning is seeking a Transit Project Lead—engineer or planner—to manage public transportation planning and infrastructure projects across New York State. The role offers hybrid work options and a pay range of $45-$80/hour, with opportunities to lead bus, BRT, stations, facilities, and multi-modal initiatives.

The position emphasizes building client relationships, advancing business development, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful transit solutions across