Planning Practice Lead, Southwest Region

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•Albuquerque, NM

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined engineering and architecture consulting firm, is seeking a full-time Planning Practice Lead for the Southwest Region. This role, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico or El Paso, Texas, involves leading a growing team of professionals, building client relationships, winning work, and managing projects. The position offers potential for growth based on direct experience and provides an opportunity to collaborate with a national team of planning & mobility professionals. The role is ideal for an experienced team/program lead or a project manager ready for the next step, focusing on building strong relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, or related curriculum.
10+ years’ experience leading a team of professionals, including supervising/mentoring staff and being responsible for allocating staff resources.
10+ years’ experience in transportation, land use, and/or multimodal infrastructure planning.
10+ years’ experience managing planning projects for federal, state, local and/or tribal clients.
Project and task management skills with proven ability to complete work on schedule and within budget.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in software systems, including the Microsoft suite of programs.
Specific experience with winning and executing projects for state DOTs, MPOs and local municipalities.
Proven ability to manage multiple team members and coordinate effectively with other planners, engineers and technicians.
Self-starter with the ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to direct reports, peers, senior staff and clients.
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees will be given due attention.
AICP or PE certification preferred.
Experience as principal author of planning documents to support project approvals for a variety of federal, state, local and tribal clients.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise and mentor staff, develop and maintain a leadership pipeline within the planning program, and delegate/allocate staff resources to ensure all project milestones are met.
Serve as Senior Project Manager for a variety of projects and clients.
Oversee and coordinate work efforts of the team to ensure accuracy, quality, and design to satisfy client expectations/requirements.
Communicate directly with federal, state, local, tribal, and private industry clients.
Mentor and train staff and ensure team members have sufficient resources to accomplish goals/projects.
Manage planning projects through all phases, from initial marketing and scope of work/fee development through approval of final deliverables.
Marketing and business development.
Client coordination.
Management of schedules and budgets.
Coordination and oversight of project teams (task leads, resource specialists, subconsultants, etc.).
Collaboration with staff in a variety of industry disciplines.
Attract and retain quality team members.
Collaborate with regional and national managers regarding meeting company goals and visions, client development, and business planning.