Transportation Planning Lead: Team Growth & Delivery

Jobtailor; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Transportation Lead to oversee a professional discipline section and drive the delivery of complex transportation projects. You will coordinate priorities, staff assignments, and budgets while mentoring a team of 6-8 planners and engineers.

The role requires a strong background in project leadership, transportation planning, and client relationship management, with a focus on growth,Forecasting, and strategic alignment with the firm's goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of project leadership experience.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, Project Management, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Preferred: 10 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a professional discipline section in the development and delivery of projects
• Coordinate project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments
• Coach and mentor staff and promote team development
• Manage and develop a group of 6-8 transportation planners and engineers
• Provide technical expertise and coordinate transportation project delivery
• Develop, monitor, and manage the section's operating budget and forecast updates
• Manage section growth and professional development; establish priorities and assign staff to jobs
• Coordinate work-sharing with other Sections and Departments
• Support the firm's strategic plan and SSA process for project pursuits
• Support contracting processes through scope, work plan, fee reviews, project delivery, and contracting activities
• Support project delivery processes, including work planning and monthly project reviews
• Assist with marketing, client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win-to-work activities
• Maintain client contacts and ensure client satisfaction
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff, including performance, compensation, and succession planning
• Manage assigned project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Perform technical planning tasks including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation
• Lead a team with direct and indirect supervision of at least 5, typically 7-10 or more employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project Leadership

Transportation Planning

Team Development

Budget Management

Client Relationship Management

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Engineering/Geology/Environmental Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Business/Project Management/Engineering/Planning or related field

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Transportation Lead to oversee a professional discipline section and drive the delivery of complex transportation projects. You will coordinate priorities, staff assignments, and budgets while mentoring a team of 6-8 planners and engineers.

The role requires a strong background in project leadership, transportation planning, and client relationship management, with a focus on growth,Forecasting, and strategic alignment with the firm's goals.