- A bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with a master's degree preferred
- Eight or more years of relevant experience, including experience serving clients in a consulting or managerial capacity
- Professional licensure or certification, with an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver persuasive presentations that build client confidence and secure favorable contracts
- Experience managing and successfully delivering multidisciplinary transportation planning projects in collaboration with related disciplines such as engineering design, land use, urban design, or economic development
- Extensive knowledge of state- and federal-level transportation planning, governance, and funding
- Recognized expertise and leadership in transportation planning and related disciplines
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and securing new work
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams
- The ability to manage departmental operations, resources, workloads, performance, and administrative responsibilities effectively
About the RoleAs a
Transportation Planning Department Leader, you will:
- Support the development and execution of the annual state integrated business plan for the department, ensuring alignment with the firm's Strategic Plan and market business plan
- Collaborate with the State or Area Leader, other Department Leaders, and Marketing to develop and execute client marketing plans, proposals, and pursuit interviews
- Actively apply Gresham Smith's Way to Win protocols to support effective pursuit execution
- Initiate new client relationships and strengthen existing relationships
- Develop high-quality proposals, scopes of work, and fee structures that secure new projects for the firm
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the firm's client portfolio
- Identify opportunities for innovation in transportation planning
- Develop tactical plans to identify strategic clients, cultivate business relationships, monitor client satisfaction, and track pursuit leads
- Monitor market trends and anticipate the skills and capabilities needed to meet evolving client expectations
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide operational insight to support successful project delivery
- Mentor, coach, and develop employees to help them reach their full potential
- Provide direction and supervision for departmental workload, performance, resource planning, and administrative matters
- Collaborate with the State or Area Leader and other Department Leaders to achieve state goals, support growth, and meet established performance metrics
- Foster an inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued and used to advance the firm's vision and mission
- Communicate frequently and transparently to engage and retain talent
- Supervise the department's technical functions and ensure sufficient resources are available to operate effectively and efficiently
- Solicit feedback on departmental performance, methods, effectiveness, and progress toward tactical plans
- Promote effective communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization
- Communicate with corporate management to resolve issues and share personnel, workloads, market leads, and ideas
- Collaborate with Marketing to identify materials and resources that strengthen the market's business development efforts
- Attract, develop, and retain technical specialists to strengthen Gresham Smith's transportation planning capabilities
- Guide Project Managers and project teams in meeting client expectations
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join UsIf you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Here's what you can expect:Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
