Planning Director

STV•Chicago, IL

3d•$140,811 - $187,748•Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking a Planning Director to be based in our Chicago Office in the Transportation Planning Practice. Grow at STV Life is an ongoing learning experience, and we want you to continue to grow here at STV. We offer several programs and benefits, from professional development seminars, tuition reimbursement program, a career development program, online education initiatives, and much more to help you expand your knowledge and develop your skills, so you can take your career to the next level with STV. What You will do: Expand market share with STV’s existing and future clients, including IDOT, CTA, Metra, City of Chicago, and others, through targeted client interaction and marketing, and oversight of ongoing work activities. Lead client mapping and management, market new clients, and pursue potential opportunities in coordination with STV’s priorities in the Chicago metropolitan area. Lead, mentor and grow staff at all levels in managing transportation planning projects. Serve as Project Manager for project pursuits that provide the best opportunity for selection by client. Establish and track project budgets, staffing, schedules, and coordination and QAQC of project deliverables. Serve in a meaningful technical role on current projects and on-calls to support the Planning department as needed to balance utilization goals and increase revenue opportunities. Help grow a high performing Chicago Planning Department to expand and maximize employee engagement, morale, innovation, technical and financial performance through instilling accountability, communication, ethics, teamwork, and a performance-rewarding office culture.

Requirements

Master’s degree in planning or engineering is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of related work experience in the Chicago area.
Ability to manage staff and client relationships.
Direct experience successfully delivering transportation planning studies, such as feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and environmental reviews.
AICP or PE professional certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the public sector, serving federal, state, and local transportation agency clients, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Expand market share with STV’s existing and future clients, including IDOT, CTA, Metra, City of Chicago, and others, through targeted client interaction and marketing, and oversight of ongoing work activities.
Lead client mapping and management, market new clients, and pursue potential opportunities in coordination with STV’s priorities in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Lead, mentor and grow staff at all levels in managing transportation planning projects.
Serve as Project Manager for project pursuits that provide the best opportunity for selection by client.
Establish and track project budgets, staffing, schedules, and coordination and QAQC of project deliverables.
Serve in a meaningful technical role on current projects and on-calls to support the Planning department as needed to balance utilization goals and increase revenue opportunities.
Help grow a high performing Chicago Planning Department to expand and maximize employee engagement, morale, innovation, technical and financial performance through instilling accountability, communication, ethics, teamwork, and a performance-rewarding office culture.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships