Parking and Mobility Project Manager

Parking and Mobility Project Manager

Walker Consultants seeks a motivated Parking and Mobility Project Manager to join in growing our West Region market. We're seeking an experienced professional with proven project management and business development experience. As a project manager and consultant, you will lead and support a wide range of projects—from downtown transportation and parking studies to mobility master plans, TDM, shared mobility studies, zero emissions fleet transition plans, micro-mobility plans, bicycle, and pedestrian plans. This role will require developing new business for our planning practice services. We want someone who is curious, motivated, and passionate.

Daily responsibilities may include:

• client, budget, and schedule management,
• technical development of deliverables,
• strategic input and direction of projects,
• managing the project team's technical work on the project,
• contributing to the growth of our services,
• developing and expanding market growth in areas in which you are a subject matter expert,
• presenting our work to our clients, elected officials, and other community members,
• industry involvement with professional organizations,
• developing business to support the growth of the practice.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Self-motivation and an eagerness to learn new things are a must.
• Working within a collaborative, motivated team with a growth mindset.
• Managing small and mid-size transportation, parking and mobility projects for public sector and private sector clients, such as supply and demand analysis, operational analyses, master plans, implementation and action plans, and more.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with a broad range of clients.
• Ability to manage the financial and schedule elements of the project.
• Maintaining strong relationships in the industry and with our clients.
• Lending skill and expertise to larger transportation, parking and mobility projects led by senior staff, with a focus on parking and curbside management, operation and technology, data collection and analysis, and transportation planning.
• Leading and/or supporting community engagement, awareness and collaboration efforts in line with our national community engagement policies and practices.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports, memos, presentations, and other documents in a way that represents our work well and is digestible to a wide range of audiences, from CEOs and City Councils to non-technical members of our community.
• Assisting with marketing activities, including writing proposals and participating in interviews.
• Business development activities by identifying leads through your network and helping to respond to RFP/RFQ's.
• Proactively meeting with new or repeat clients to generate new business.
• Participating in networking activities and representing our firm at local and regional industry meetings and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5 or more years of experience managing projects (schedule, budget, client relationships, deliverables).
• 5 or more years of experience in parking, mobility, curbside, and/or transportation planning.
• Education Requirements: Accredited bachelor's degree or higher in appropriate fields of study, such as urban planning or transportation.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and provide technical analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel.
• 3 or more years of experience at a consulting/professional services firm.

*To be considered*, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 1-2 work samples that highlight your skills, including a writing sample. Please do not exceed 10 MB.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• 529 college savings plan
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Paid community involvement hours
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

$75,000 - $130,000 a year At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker's total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.

Join Walker and be a driving force in revolutionizing access and connectivity through impactful transportation solutions. Your efforts will shape how individuals and communities traverse and engage from inception to realization. Beyond transportation, Walker's influence extends to crafting dynamic communities; as a curb management specialist, you'll be instrumental in fashioning inclusive, secure, and vibrant communal domains that enhance lives.

Our commitment to optimizing client assets means your input converts to tangible value, showcasing your ideas and strategies to elevate client triumph. Engage with cutting-edge trends and technologies, embedding them in practical situations to surmount intricate quandaries. Upholding equity and inclusivity, Walker harmonizes public and private aspirations, constructing impartial solutions that enhance access, service, and sustainable revenue streams for diverse users.

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.