Transportation Planning Manager

Poulos-; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Transportation Planning Manager to lead multimodal planning, public involvement, and grant strategy across state and local projects. The role emphasizes coordination with clients, sub-consultants, and internal teams to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions.

The position requires advanced knowledge of transportation planning practices, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel across Texas to meetings and project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of transportation planning experience.
• Experience with regional/local corridor assessments and land use analysis.
• Proven ability to obtain transportation planning funds and grants.
• Experience with data analysis using ESRI and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client communications and lead public involvement plans with sub-consultants.
• Guide design teams on complete streets, cycle tracks, and multimodal projects.
• Manage projects to meet objectives, timelines and quality standards.
• Identify client opportunities, respond to RFQs, and build dedicated support teams.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, PROWAG, ADA, TxDOT, MUTCD standards.

Job description

Job Description:Overview:The Transportation Planning Manager will lead the development and coordination of transportation plans for state and local governments. This position will play a pivotal role in identifying and addressing diverse transportation needs including transit, non-motorized options, safety enhancements, and sustainability measures.Responsibilities:Manage client coordination efforts, ensuring effective communication and understanding of transportation objectives.Create comprehensive public involvement plans, overseeing sub-consultant teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations to facilitate community engagement.Execute strategies for effective community outreach and participation in transportation planning initiatives.Identify and cultivate client opportunities, involving marketing efforts, RFQ response development, and the formation of a dedicated team to support these initiatives.Lead design teams working on various projects, including but not limited to complete streets, cycle tracks, and multimodal conversions.Ensure adherence to project objectives and timelines, maintaining high-quality standards in all design outputs.Coordinate planning projects with clients, focusing on defined goals and objectives related to mobility, safety, multimodal transportation, community livability, and economic development.Lead efforts to secure project development funds, including federal and state opportunities.Assist clients in leveraging transit, bike, pedestrian, safety, and other project parameters to enhance eligibility for funding opportunities.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in transportation planning with or ability to obtain, ACIPProven experience in turnkey creation of regional and local corridor assessments, transportation, and land use analysis, including policy recommendations and investment priorities.Expertise in data analysis using tools such as ESRI and Tableau to propose transportation planning studies compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.Demonstrated experience with transportation planning funds and grant acquisition for the development of long-range plans.Proficient use and knowledge of design guidelines and standards, including AASHTO, PROWAG, ADA, TxDOT, and MUTCD, to ensure successful project implementation.Strong project management skills, coupled with excellent communication and presentation abilities.Comfortable with public speaking and presenting ideas to diverse audiences.Must possess a valid driver license.Occasional travel throughout the state of Texas to attend client meetings is required.Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with overtime as needed.EEO Statement:All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.