Transportation Planning Practice Lead

Transportation Planning Practice Lead 

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking an experienced leader in transportation and urban planning to join our growing surface 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 a Transportation Planning Practice Lead, you'll play a key role in leading the planning practice within our Surface Transportation team, while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of infrastructure.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Act as the external facing lead for the practice
• Oversee the work of a group of planners in the surface transportation unit
• Develop and implement staffing and revenue growth plans for the transportation planning practice.
• Mentor planning staff and maintain/grow their professional development
• Manage single-discipline projects within the planning practice, particularly those that are moderate to complex 
• Support engineering-related projects requiring upfront planning work, and at times manage them through the concept phase
• 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 grow, direct and review the work of project team members, coordinate with other groups, units and consultants for project support 
• 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 and lead or assist in developing proposals and contracts 
• Confirm terms of contract are met and secure supplemental agreements as required 
• Coordinate staff for project site visits and other field work as necessary, while participating in site visits and field work when required
• Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community development, redevelopment and address community decline
• Confirm compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations 
• Provide feedback to project team in a timely manner 
• Participate in one-on-one meetings and 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 
• 10 years' minimum experience in planning, transportation planning or community development 
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the project development process 
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS, 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 data 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
• Solid 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, walk audits, road safety audits, and inventory reviews. At times, they could involve more physical demands such as: 
  • Walking, climbing, and 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 $110,000 - $140,000 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 kallen@cmtengr.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.