Senior Transit Planner/ Project Manager

Senior Transit Planner Or Project ManagerAt Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource, and that has a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an individual to join our growing planning team and fill a Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager position and help lead unique and fulfilling transit and multimodal transportation planning efforts across the mountain west. We provide transportation planning services for a wide variety of clients, including transit agencies, state DOT's, MPO's, and cities both in Utah and throughout the intermountain west. Our planning team is based out of Utah, and we are looking for the right candidate to help our team grow and expand our reach in other regions where Horrocks does business.Key ResponsibilitiesHave project management or planning lead experience with transit and transportation planning effortsSupport transit strategic growth initiatives through client and business development activitiesManage a wide variety of planning studies that may including transit alignment and mode analyses, PEL or NEPA planning, corridor plans, active transportation plans, as well as coordinate on rural, tribal, and small urban transportation and transit system plansResearch and implement innovative best planning practices related to transit and transportationAnalyze transportation, land use, equity, transit, and economic data to provide metrics, measures of success, and planning recommendationsCommunicate technical information effectively to a wide-range of audiences and prepare well-written technical deliverablesSupport our Public Engagement team with virtual and in-person public and stakeholder outreachSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseA bachelor's degree in urban planning, or a closely related field (required), master's degree in planning or a similar field (preferred)10+ years of relevant experience (preferred)Lead and/or support client maintenance and business development effortsExperience working for or with public transit and other public agenciesPossess an entrepreneurial spirit – a willingness to see opportunities, take initiative, and solve problems by turning ideas into actionHave experience in research, Geographic Information Services, data collection and analysis, spreadsheets/databases, and data visualizationBe a strong technical writer and lead the execution of complex written deliverablesHave a level of comfort in the preparation of charts, graphics, and other visuals for inclusion in planning documents and presentation materials or working closely with other departments to produce this collateralEffectively communicate technical information to audiences orally and in writingCollaborate effectively with agency staff, public officials, community stakeholders, internal teams, and the publicThrive in a fun and collaborative environmentUnmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.BenefitsAt Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceGenerous paid time off401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%Professional development opportunities including in-house trainingPaid professional organization membership and professional licensureEqual Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status. EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.Pay Transparency The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.