Director of Transportation Planning

VHB•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$175,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an experienced, collaboration-oriented Director of Transportation Planning in Pennsylvania. This position will have significant responsibility for formulating the vision for public and private transportation planning work, business development, client management, project financial accountability, mentoring staff, and recruiting/building a team who will report to you. In your complex role, you will also assist and eventually lead the efforts to grow our private sector work in the transportation and real estate markets.

Requirements

BS in Planning or related area of study
15+ years of planning experience focusing on transportation, transit & rail, land development, civil/site engineering, landscape architecture or planning
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and leadership skills
Self-motivated with attention to details and ability to think critically
Actively lead and participate in project delivery, maintain and build client relationships
Have knowledge of and experience in all aspects of transportation planning for public sector infrastructure projects as well as private sector residential, mixed-use, transit-oriented development, industrial and commercial site design in a predominantly urban environment
Possess thorough understanding and demonstrated experience with the permitting and approval processes
Track record of significant interaction and relationships with clients, local, state and federal agencies and staff

Nice To Haves

Professional planning certification preferred

Responsibilities

Ability to immediately deliver new public and private sector transportation and real estate work leveraging existing relationships with area transportation clients, developers and architects; priority sectors include transit & rail, mixed-use, transit-oriented development, multi-family housing, manufacturing, office, industrial, higher education, hospitality, healthcare and sports facilities
Demonstrate a deep understanding of permitting and entitlement processes as well as local zoning
Experience presenting in front of local boards and commissions for approvals
Work with a team of professionals to advance a range of small, medium, and large public infrastructure and private development projects
Develop new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
Responsible for project financial performance and client relations
Assures that planning services are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements, and corporate objectives.
Responsible for the development and implementation of multiple simultaneous short-range and long-range plans, projects, programs, and/or strategies within various areas and levels of complexity.
Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with them
Supervise design team activities during construction administration