Experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking an experienced transportation planner to join our growing 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 an Experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager , you'll play a key role in supporting the Surface Transportation team, while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of engineering and consulting.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Often overseeing the work of a small group of individuals on a project team
• Contribute to the technical development of others
• Act as lead planner of projects, particularly those of moderate to complex scopes
• 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 direct and review the work of project team members, coordinate with other groups, units and consultants for project support
• Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community development, redevelopment and address community decline
• 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 or assist in developing proposals and contracts
• Confirm terms of contract are met and secure supplemental agreements as required
• Coordinate staff for construction observation, site inspection, or other fieldwork, and may perform fieldwork
• Confirm compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations
• Properly close out projects in accordance with established procedures
• Provide feedback to project team in a timely manner
• Participate in 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
• 8 years' minimum experience in planning, transportation planning or community development
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the project development process
• Expert in ESRI ArcGIS, AVIPlan, REDIM, 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 date 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 or ability to become AICP certified within 6 months
• Good 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, field surveys, and construction inspections could involve more physical demands such as:
  • Walking, climbing, 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.

Elevating infrastructure, together.

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a civil infrastructure professional services firm working with clients and their communities to shape the future, together. Our mission is to provide superior infrastructure solutions, responsive to clients’ needs and expectations, while fostering growth and development for employees. Our dedicated team of engineers, planners, scientists, and consultants work together with clients and their communities to plan, advance, deliver, and manage civil infrastructure.

At CMT, we are looking for individuals who come to us with varied perspectives, backgrounds and worldviews.

Benefits at CMT

CMT 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 $95,000 - $130,000 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT (EEO) POLICY
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with CMT who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact CMT’s Human Resources Department at View email address on ziprecruiter.com to request assistance. CMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS
CMT does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. Staffing and recruiting agencies, and individuals being represented by an agency, are not authorized to use this site or to submit applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. CMT is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.