Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) or Traffic Engineer (TE) licensure preferred
Minimum of 10 years in the transportation planning industry
At least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally managing multi-disciplinary teams
5 years of experience in business development in transportation planning
Proven success in public sector client service
Strong leadership and communication abilities
Familiarity with California transportation trends and regulatory environments
Responsibilities
Lead client relationships with senior officials in Southern California public agencies
Coordinate and build consensus among diverse agencies and stakeholder groups
Oversee public engagement strategies ensuring adherence to equity metrics
Identify and pursue new public sector RFP opportunities
Direct proposals as Principal-in-Charge, including technical writing and interview prep
Formulate partnerships with DBEs and SBEs for public agency contracts
Supervise preparation of long-range transportation planning documents
Negotiate complex contracts and project scopes with public agencies
Manage project portfolios ensuring financial health and compliance
Mentor mid-level and junior planning and engineering staff
Manage staff utilization and project workload
Represent the firm at regional transportation industry organizations
Benefits
Incentive-based yearly bonus
401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
Open Paid-Time-Off (PTO) policy
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance options
Medical reimbursement plans available
Disability insurance coverage
Education assistance program
Full Job Description
You will work with all levels of public agency and private clients to make mobility safe, efficient and sustainable for everyone. Responsibilities will include project delivery, business development, and staff mentorship principally within our transportation planning practice as well as working with our engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) teams to support regional growth objectives. The successful candidate will have working experience and knowledge of the transportation industry in general and the planning discipline in particular at the state, regional, and local levels within California.
What you will be doing:
Client Relationship Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership at Southern California public agencies
Interagency Coordination: Navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional stakeholders and stakeholder groups to build consensus on regional corridors, active transportation networks, and transit projects
Public Engagement Oversight: Support development and implementation of community outreach strategies that meet strict public agency equity metrics, ensuring meaningful engagement
Pipeline Development: Identify, track, and capture upcoming public sector Requests for Proposals (RFPs) across Southern California counties
Proposal Leadership: Serve as the Principal-in-Charge or Lead Strategist on major public sector pursuits, including writing technical approaches, structuring project teams, and leading interview preparation
Teaming Strategies: Formulate strategic partnerships with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), and other subconsultants and prime consultants to meet public agency contract goals
Ability to oversee and support preparation of long-range transportation plans, such as General Plan Circulation Elements, Active Transportation Plans (ATP), Complete Streets plans, Vision Zero/systemic safety plans, Senate Bill (SB) 743 compliance evaluations, transportation components of CEQA/NEPA documents analysis of multimodal transportation data
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate complex scopes of work, fee structures, and contract terms directly with public agency procurement officers
Project Financial Health: Accountable for the profitability, burn rates, and scheduling of a multimillion dollar portfolio of public sector projects
Sub-consultant Management: Manage subconsultant progress, invoicing, and contract compliance throughout the lifecycle of public task orders
Mentorship & Growth: Staff and mentor a team of mid-level and junior transportation planners and engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Resource Allocation: Manage staff utilization rates and workload balance across the Southern California planning practice
Industry Representation: Represent the firm at key regional industry organizations such as ITE, WTS, APWA, APA California, and local university transportation forums and research centers
What you need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) within Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) or Traffic Engineer (TE) licensure, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification, Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired
At least ten(10) years as a demonstrated expert in the transportation planning industry
At least five (5) years' experience in a leadership role. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams is preferred
At least five (5) years' experience in business development within the Transportation Planning industry
Successful track record of public sector client service
Strong leadership and communications skills to interact with both internal staff and externally with clients and regulatory agencies
Understanding of state, regional, or local transportation industry in general with a strategic market understanding of trends affecting the future of transportation. Knowledge and experience within California is preferred
Familiar with tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $118,000 and $210,000 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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What's in it for you:
Incentive-based yearly bonus
401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
