Arizona Market Leader
About The Position
Alta is seeking an experienced transportation professional to lead its expanding Arizona market. The ideal candidate will possess a background in planning or engineering, with expertise in Complete Streets and the development and delivery of multi-modal transportation projects. This role offers a significant opportunity for an individual passionate about sustainable transportation and community impact to advance their career within a fast-growing company. Alta is a mission-focused organization recognized as an industry leader in active transportation, TDM, roadway safety, greenways, and sustainable mobility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, landscape architecture, environmental science, or a related field.
- Eight or more years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity managing large projects.
- Three or more years of experience as a Project Manager.
- Experience in multi-modal transportation.
- Demonstrated understanding of the project delivery process.
- Detailed understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques for consulting.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and aptitude in business development, showing initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the region.
- Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, presentation, and analytic skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow Alta’s presence in the Phoenix metro area and broader Arizona market.
- Manage and deliver transportation projects, including active transportation and TDM plans, road safety studies, corridor studies, and multi-modal design and implementation.
- Lead business development activities, cultivating relationships with clients and partners.
- Attend client meetings, conduct site visits, perform public outreach, and present findings to stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff, supporting their professional development and career growth.
- Attend industry conferences and professional organization meetings for business development and to present on Alta’s work.
- Collaborate with staff from other Alta offices and colleagues within the Trilon Group.
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Hybrid work schedule (three days remote, two days in-office)
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
- Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually
- Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually
- 5-year travel award
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
