Transportation Planning Director - Lead Growth & Strategy

STV Incorporated; Illinois; On-site; USD 164,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Chicago seeks a Planning Director to lead and grow our Transportation Planning Practice in Chicago. This high-impact role focuses on expanding market presence, building client relationships, and delivering complex planning programs across the region.

You will lead major pursuits, act as PM on feasibility studies and environmental reviews, mentor a local planning team, and shape STV’s long-term planning strategy in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transportation planning.
• Strong client relationships and BD experience.
• Expertise in planning studies and project delivery.
• Experience with public agencies (federal, state, local).
• AICP or PE required.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth with key clients and expand market presence in Chicago.
• Lead major pursuits, on-call contracts, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Serve as PM/Principal on feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and environmental reviews.
• Build and mentor a high-performing local planning team.
• Shape STV’s long-term planning strategy in Chicago.

Skills

Transportation planning

Client relationships

Business development

Project delivery

Public sector experience

Education

AICP or PE required

Job description

STV Incorporated in Chicago seeks a Planning Director to lead and grow our Transportation Planning Practice in Chicago. This high-impact role focuses on expanding market presence, building client relationships, and delivering complex planning programs across the region.

You will lead major pursuits, act as PM on feasibility studies and environmental reviews, mentor a local planning team, and shape STV’s long-term planning strategy in Chicago.