Senior Planner

At Toole Design , we're leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We're looking for a Senior Planner to join our team in Oakland, CA. Someone who's excited to lead impactful active transportation projects and safety projects that reflect our mission and values. Why You'll Love Working Here We're not just another firm, we're a purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone. At Toole Design, you'll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. We offer: A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday-Thursday) 8 paid holidays; and at least 16 days of PTO accrued annually Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks : Benefits and Support Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity What You'll Do As a Senior Planner focusing on Vision Zero, Active Transportation Plans, and Safe Routes to School projects, you will develop relationships with clients, mentor others, and lead exciting, fun, and challenging projects throughout California, while also supporting projects across our North American offices. You will lead teams from a variety of disciplines on complex and impactful work, help pursue and win work, and reinforce our firm's reputation as trusted experts and advisors. You will engage with and integrate input from a broad range of stakeholders to create impactful plans that build momentum towards positive change in communities. Our Oakland office is truly interdisciplinary: urban designers, landscape architects, planners, and engineers work side by side to tackle issues from multiple perspectives. Our projects focus on improving safety, livability, and accessibility for people walking, biking, and taking transit. We work on projects throughout the design spectrum, from high-level systemwide planning and visioning to micro-level final engineering designs. What You Bring Project management experience, including client management, subconsultant management, scope/budget development and management, and delegating/overseeing multiple parallel tracks of work 8 or more years of experience on similar work, preferably in California A bachelor's or master's degree in planning or a related field Experience planning and conducting public outreach and engagement A proven track record delivering high-quality projects on-time and on-budget Experience leading projects that involve coordinating collaborative work between staff teams, consultant partners, and public sector or nonprofit partners The motivation to win work, including forming and managing client relationships, identifying potential opportunities, and developing proposals and interview materials Bonus: Fluency or a working knowledge of the Spanish language Join Us. Make an Impact. We're proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If you're ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team, apply today. Salary Range We are targeting a salary range of $ 120,000 to $ 145,000 for this position. Contact Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io, press 5. EEO Statement At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities - people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer). For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook. #J-18808-Ljbffr