Senior Planner, Texas

Cambridge Systematics•Lexington, KY

6d•$155,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Cambridge Systematics’ Transit and Shared Mobility group provides data-driven planning services to transit agencies, cities, and metropolitan planning organizations across the United States. The Senior Planner leads and supports transit planning work in areas including policy, market analysis, strategic and service planning, operations, capital planning, data analysis, finance and funding, corridor studies, and public engagement. The role calls for strong professional relationships and qualifications with transit agencies, cities, MPOs, and statewide agencies, particularly in Texas. The Senior Planner collaborates with technical leaders and project managers across business units to develop integrated technical approaches and serve as a company-wide resource. The position trains, manages, and mentors junior staff, and helps colleagues and subconsultants deliver work on time and within budget. The Senior Planner also develops client relationships, identifies future business opportunities, and leads teaming negotiations with other consulting firms as part of marketing efforts. The position is intended for someone located in the Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston metropolitan areas. Cambridge Systematics describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive culture in which employees feel valued, connected, and empowered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, or a related area.
10 or more years of industry-related experience.
At least 3 years of experience managing projects.
Experience leading corridor studies, network redesigns, market analyses, fare studies, long-range transportation plans, and related transit plans.
Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
A strong professional network in the transportation industry.
Located in the Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston metropolitan areas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, or a related area.
At least 5 years of experience in public sector consulting and professional services.

Responsibilities

Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client or project manager.
Provide ongoing constructive feedback and mentor junior staff in project delivery.
Give project staff clear direction on project objectives and their roles.
Develop and implement a delivery plan for each project.
Plan, produce, and deliver thorough, polished, high-quality work.
Provide value-added service to project managers and clients, communicating consistently with internal and external team members.
Listen actively to understand client and project manager needs.
Participate in business development and marketing meetings to identify and coordinate activities.
Contribute to bid/no-bid decisions.
Develop proposal win themes, teaming and pricing strategies, and technical content.
Build and maintain long-term client relationships and listen to client needs.
Build positive relationships with management, senior consultants, and marketing and communications staff to develop proposals.
Collaborate with technical leaders and project managers across business units on integrated technical approaches.
Train, manage, and mentor junior staff, and motivate colleagues and subconsultants to deliver work on time and within budget.
Identify future opportunities and lead teaming negotiations with other consulting firms.
Provide leadership and support across transit planning disciplines, including policy, market analysis, strategic planning, service planning, operations, capital planning, data analysis, finance, funding, corridor studies, and public engagement.