Senior Transportation Planner

Job Description

The Senior Planner acts as an advisor on complex transportation planning projects and applies their knowledge and experience to independently make recommendations and decisions regarding multimodal transportation systems, mobility improvements, safety initiatives, corridor studies, comprehensive transportation planning, and related planning efforts. This role develops innovative and implementable solutions, leads project delivery, mentors staff, and helps shape transportation networks that improve quality of life and support thriving communities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical leadership to produce and oversee transportation planning projects, which may include corridor studies, transportation master plans, active transportation plans, safety studies, transit planning, or related mobility initiatives.
• Serves as a technical specialist, applying advanced planning concepts and developing approaches to solve complexities.
• Leads or supports project management activities, including development and management of project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, deliverables, and client communications.
• Performs QA/QC and ensures delivery of completed reports, policies, and studies to meet quality standards and project objectives.
• Conducts research in areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Advises and directs staff on design approaches to fulfill project requirements.
• Works collaboratively to promote efficiencies and produce high-quality work.
• Contributes to the development of standards and/or guidelines for planning activities within the team.
• Mentors, supervises, and develops planning staff while supporting the growth and expansion of the transportation planning practice.
• Supervises and reviews technical assignments of less experienced staff.

Experience, Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, public policy, geography, political science, or a related area of study required.
• Master's degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, public policy, engineering, or a related discipline preferred
• Minimum of eight years of experience in planning with increasing responsibility, including experience leading complex projects or major project components.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) preferred.

Expectations:

• Has a strong understanding of transportation planning principles, multimodal transportation systems, transportation safety, and emerging mobility trends.
• Has the ability to identify client needs and develop practical transportation planning solutions.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and a desire to contribute to team growth and organizational success. 
• Works effectively across multidisciplinary teams and offices.
• Is thoroughly familiar with Olsson’s Quality Management Program.
• Has a proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through technical work.
• Has excellent client service orientation.
• Has solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• Has in-depth knowledge of and the ability to diligently research applicable requirements and regulations.
• Understands the relationship between technical quality, client service, project financial performance, staff development, and long-term business success.
• Has a valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
• Has a willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Represents Olsson in a professional manner at all times.

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