Senior Transit Planner

About the position

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record ('ENR') rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets. Interested in joining our team? We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager with involvement in client development, project delivery and overall client satisfaction both locally and in other regions in support of company projects.
• Responsible for overall supervision and quality of those projects assigned. Assure projects conform to the contractual agreements the firm has made to our clients.
• Assure projects are completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned.
• Assist in business development goals established for the firm.
• Grow into a role to provide team leadership. Plan, organize, and supervise the work of staff.
• Evaluate progress of the staff and results obtained and recommend changes to achieve overall objectives.
• Mentor other employees to be able to participate in transit projects.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in planning field required.
• Minimum 8-12 years of management experience in the planning and design of transit/rail/bus/facility infrastructure is desired.
• Experience with transit projects ranging from alternatives analysis/planning/concept design through project development is valuable.
• PE Registration required.
• Good verbal and writing skills and ability to successfully interact with clients and federal agency oversight.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager for FTA/FRA funded projects involving Bus Facilities, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, Heavy Rail Rapid Transit, or Commuter Rail.
• Progressive positions with major transportation agencies or consultants expected.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.