Transportation Planning Lead - Projects & Stakeholders

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) seeks an experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager II to lead planning studies shaping safer, connected communities in Indianapolis. You will guide teams, foster client relationships, and move ideas from concept to implementation while contributing to infrastructure and community planning initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 12+ years in transportation planning, and AICP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Geography, or related field.
• 12 years' minimum experience in transportation planning, urban planning, community development, or related discipline
• AICP certification required
• Expertise in managing transportation planning projects and studies
• Expertise in transportation planning principles, practices, and methodologies
• Expertise in leading project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Expertise in preparing technical reports, planning documents, maps, and presentations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced proficiency with ESRI, ArcGIS, SketchUp, Adobe Suite
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to support project, client, or stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation planning projects and studies.
• Serve as lead planner on assigned projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare transportation planning studies and technical deliverables.
• Develop reports, maps, exhibits, and presentations.
• Utilize GIS and planning analysis tools proficiently.
• Lead client meetings, workshops, and public engagement activities.
• Serve as a primary contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead business development activities, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Mentor planning staff and support professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

GIS

Project management

Public engagement

Client relationships

Communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning / Transportation Planning / Geography

AICP certification

Tools

ESRI

ArcGIS

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Job description

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) seeks an experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager II to lead planning studies shaping safer, connected communities in Indianapolis. You will guide teams, foster client relationships, and move ideas from concept to implementation while contributing to infrastructure and community planning initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 12+ years in transportation planning, and AICP certification.