Transportation Planner/Engineer CM

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Creighton Manning, a GAI Company, seeks a Transportation Planner/Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. You will lead projects from planning through design, manage budgets, and engage with municipal clients to advance multi-modal transportation initiatives.

The role demands a strong background in transportation planning, at least 10 years of experience with supervision, and licensure (AICP or P.E.).

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience, including 3 to 4 years supervisory.
• AICP Certification or Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure required.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of transportation planning.
• Experience managing complex transportation planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management and client relations.
• Develop and grow client relationships and partnerships.
• Oversee staffing and project scheduling.
• Manage complex planning studies and proposals.
• Develop transportation plans and analysis that lead to strategies or projects.
• Act as concurrent project manager of many basic projects, a few intermediate projects, and one or two complex projects.
• Review complete project documents and QA/QC.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Planners I, II, and III.
• Lead project/public meetings on complex projects.
• Prepare bills for projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Staff leadership

Multi-modal planning

Budget oversight

Education

Masters of Planning

Job description

Description

Creighton Manning, a GAI Company is seeking a Transportation Planner/ Engineer to join their team.

This position performs as a fully competent professional and Project Manager in all aspects of the subject matter of assignments. Develops and evaluates plans for various assignments including tasks done by others. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposal preparation. Performs and manages complex, sensitive professional planning and/or design projects, research and analysis, strategy and/or concept development, oversees specialized planning functions. Typical projects: long range, regional, and multi-modal transportation planning studies, and corridor studies and/or planning and initial design for transportation improvements for specific segments or intersection projects. Is expected to manage clients, track project budgets, engage in business development, and professional networking. Often requires effort outside normal business hours to meet client requests and/or attend meetings.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for Project Management and the day-to-day client relations on individual projects.
• Develop and grow client relationships and partnerships.
• Responsible for the day-to-day staffing and project scheduling.
• Manage or assist on complex planning studies and proposals.
• Develop and oversee transportation plans, studies and analysis that lead to strategies or projects.
• Act as concurrent project manager of many basic projects, a few intermediate projects, and one or two complex projects.
• Review complete project documents and QA/QC.
• Assist senior management and staff as planning specialist and advisor.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Planners I, II, and III.
• Lead project/public meetings on complex projects.
• Responsible for QA/QC.
• Attend proposal interviews.
• Prepare bills for projects.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Identifies, organizes and leads community service programs
2. Functional manager to staff
3. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
4. Adept with citizen involvement techniques and processes
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Prerequisites

• 10 years of experience, including 3 to 4 years supervisory.
• AICP Certification is required or Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of transportation planning.

Pay Range: $50.48-$57.69/hour

Why Creighton Manning?

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and support infrastructure that strengthens communities. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that improve transportation networks, support municipal services, advance land development, and expand energy infrastructure.

At Creighton Manning, you'll work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, inspectors, and support professionals in a collaborative, client-focused environment. You'll also benefit from comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. As part of GAI, Creighton Manning offers the teamwork and client focus of a regional firm, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at Creighton Manning Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Qualifications

Education

Masters of Planning (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

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