Transportation Planning Practice Lead Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking an experienced leader in transportation and urban planning to join our growing surface transportation team. This is not a remote position.
We are a fast-growing firm with 500+ employees across 25 offices and in 10 states, serving clients through our four primary business groups:
- Aviation
- Surface Transportation
- Water Resources
- Building & Site Services
As a
Transportation Planning Practice Lead, you'll play a key role in leading the planning practice within our Surface Transportation team, while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of infrastructure.
Here's what you'll do:- Act as the external facing lead for the practice
- Oversee the work of a group of planners in the surface transportation unit
- Develop and implement staffing and revenue growth plans for the transportation planning practice.
- Mentor planning staff and maintain/grow their professional development
- Manage single-discipline projects within the planning practice, particularly those that are moderate to complex
- Support engineering-related projects requiring upfront planning work, and at times manage them through the concept phase
- Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
- Responsible for project task management and adherence to project deadlines, budget, and scope
- Responsible for project finances: proper accounting of job costs, efficient and accurate invoice preparation, and prompt payment of outstanding accounts
- Ability to grow, direct and review the work of project team members, coordinate with other groups, units and consultants for project support
- Identify, monitor, and evaluate potential risks and claims
- Support business development efforts with the ability to secure work with existing clients and help procure work with new clients
- Prepare and lead or assist in developing proposals and contracts
- Confirm terms of contract are met and secure supplemental agreements as required
- Coordinate staff for project site visits and other field work as necessary, while participating in site visits and field work when required
- Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community development, redevelopment and address community decline
- Confirm compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations
- Provide feedback to project team in a timely manner
- Participate in one-on-one meetings and career planning sessions with junior employees and provide input to employee evaluations when requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
Here is what you'll need:- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, or related discipline
- 10 years' minimum experience in planning, transportation planning or community development
- Expert knowledge and understanding of the project development process
- Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite or other technical software
- Expert knowledge in planning techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical deliverables
- Strong ability to work with engineers, landscape architects and economic development specialists
- Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards
- Knowledge of quality assurance procedures
- Familiarity with assessing and applying zoning codes; coordination with our traffic team on transportation planning work
- Proficient managerial skills to work and lead in a team environment while mentoring staff
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF Software
- Ability to translate complex technical data into public facing formats
- Ability to manage multiple high-volume assignments on a variety of projects, work in an environment to learn quickly and take initiative
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions
- Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
- Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
- Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork
Ideally, you will also have:- AICP certified
- Solid experience with GIS
Physical Requirements:Physical demands very depending on the specific nature of assigned projects. CMT is committed to reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
- Office tasks: Physical requirements are minimal and include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Fieldwork: including but not limited to site visits, walk audits, road safety audits, and inventory reviews. At times, they could involve more physical demands such as:
- Walking, climbing, and navigating uneven terrain.
- Navigating job sites and construction areas.
- Lifting and carrying equipment, tools, or other materials.
- Physical endurance to withstand varying weather conditions and long working hours.
- Travel to different locations can involve sitting for extended periods.
Benefits atCMTCMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development. To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals.
The expected compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.
