Description The Project Manager - Transportation Planning leads transportation planning projects from pursuit through completion while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, staffing, and client expectations. This position serves as both a project manager and technical leader for transportation planning efforts including corridor studies, multimodal transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, transit planning, traffic analyses, public outreach, and long-range planning initiatives. The Project Manager develops client relationships, coordinates multidisciplinary project teams, leads business development efforts, and is responsible for successful project delivery and financial performance.
- Lead transportation planning and policy projects from pursuit through completion.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and deliverables.
- Lead transportation planning efforts including corridor studies, multimodal transportation planning, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, transit planning, traffic analyses, public outreach, and long-range planning initiatives.
- Lead analysis and planning activities ranging from small studies to large, complex transportation projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure efficient utilization of staff.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, cost proposals, and qualification statements.
- Monitor project performance, revenue goals, customer satisfaction objectives, and overall project financial performance.
- Manage relationships with existing clients and identify new business opportunities.
- Lead proposal development, key pursuits, and interview efforts.
- Review and approve planning studies, feasibility studies, technical reports, conceptual designs, and project deliverables for quality and technical accuracy.
- Prepare and present technical reports, project recommendations, and presentations to clients, public agencies, community stakeholders, and industry organizations.
- Provide strategic and technical guidance to project teams and clients.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
- Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and industry activities.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence and continuous process improvement.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in planning, engineering, construction management, or related degree from accredited program and 7 years experience required.
- Demonstrated experience managing transportation planning projects, including scope, schedule, and budget responsibility.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations to clients, public agencies, and stakeholders.
- Experience with project scoping, budgeting, and proposal development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 265253
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN
