Planner V - Project Manager / Rail & Transit

Huitt-Zollars•Alexandria, VA

45d

About The Position

Directs and manages a wide range of rail and transit planning projects collecting information, engaging with the public, developing recommendations, creating documents, and presenting results. Will help lead growth of rail and transit planning, program management and design projects at Huitt-Zollars through client development, business development and project management. Huitt-Zollars does a wide range of planning work, including transportation (transit, pedestrians, bikes, and cars), land use, parks, resilience, and site planning. Our recent rail and transit work includes a bus network redesign in Fort Worth, a regional rail master plan in Philadelphia, a commuter rail station in Austin, BRT corridors in York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and a transit center in Santa Fe. We support PennDOT on a variety of program management tasks as well. We are looking for a project manager / lead planning manager with a particular focus on rail and transit, and specific expertise and experience in one of the following: rail systems planning, corridor planning, transit priority, data analysis, or rail and transit service planning. We also expect that this planner would be able to work on a wide range of projects and provide direction and leadership in pursuing and creating additional planning and program management opportunities with rail and transit clients, localities and transit authorities with a focus in the DC metropolitan area and Pennsylvania but also support projects nationally. A planner V must be able to function as a project manager, working with internal team members, consultants, and the client under the direction of a principal in charge. They must be able to guide a project by outlining deliverables, planning out public and stakeholder outreach, managing an overall project schedule, assigning tasks to internal team members, setting up meetings, and leading discussions. 10+ years of experience in rail or transit planning is required. Experience in client development and direct project or program management experience is required. Experience working at a transit agency is highly desirable. AICP and / or the ability to attain a PMP is also highly desirable. This position will manage and collaborate with teams spread across multiple locations. This position could be based at our National Capital Region office in Alexandria, VA or our Philadelphia, PA office. Travel to client offices and project sites will be required. CANDIDATES WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED WITH A COVER LETTER ATTACHED

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent in education or experience, Minimum 10+ years of experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents in English as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond effectively and sensitively to issues and a wide range of perspectives. Ability to work in a second language, particularly one that is spoken in the areas we work in, is welcome.
Ability to manage complex projects and handle multiple potential project assignments.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks.
Ability to research and compile information.
Ability to create maps, diagrams, and other graphics.
Ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas.
Ability to assemble and design printed and digital documents.
Ability to present in a meeting.
Subject matter knowledge in specific planning areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a transit agency is highly desirable.
AICP and / or the ability to attain a PMP is also highly desirable.
Registration is not required, but AICP or another relevant criteria is desirable. Huitt-Zollars supports its staff in pursuing and maintaining relevant registrations and credentials, including AICP, AIA, PMP, PE, and LEED.

Responsibilities

Project management - scope development, client coordination, scope monitoring and performance, budget and schedule management and quality control of a variety of rail and transit projects.
Business development - develop client relationships, identify business opportunities, pursue new work and manage expansion of planning services.
Marketing - represent firm at community events, local conferences and national conferences as part of business development
Manages staff who support planning tasks.
Develops information, presentations, and other materials for the public. Creates surveys. Helps plan and organize public meetings. Facilitates discussions.
Works with an interdisciplinary team to define strategies and identify recommendations.
Writes for reports, memos, fact sheets, and other documents.
Coordinates with and integrates information from consultants.
Contact with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
Assigns work to team members.
Organizes and runs meetings.
Prepares presentations and documents, including preparing graphic materials for presentations or documents, assembling a presentation or document, and proposing an outline for a presentation or document.
Actively pursues new business opportunities by utilizing her / his network of personal and professional contacts. Displays a professional and personal attitude that encourages clients and consultants to award or refer new opportunities to the firm.
Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
Assists PMs as needed on reviewing project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Assists PM in leading successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).