Transportation Planning Practice Lead

Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc•St. Louis, MO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking an experienced leader in transportation and urban planning to join our growing surface transportation team. This is not a remote position. We are a fast-growing firm with 500+ employees across 25 offices and in 10 states, serving clients through our four primary business groups: Aviation, Surface Transportation, Water Resources, and Building & Site Services. As a Transportation Planning Practice Lead, you'll play a key role in leading the planning practice within our Surface Transportation team, while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, or related discipline
10 years' minimum experience in planning, transportation planning or community development
Expert knowledge and understanding of the project development process
Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite or other technical software
Expert knowledge in planning techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical deliverables
Strong ability to work with engineers, landscape architects and economic development specialists
Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures
Familiarity with assessing and applying zoning codes; coordination with our traffic team on transportation planning work
Proficient managerial skills to work and lead in a team environment while mentoring staff
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF Software
Ability to translate complex technical data into public facing formats
Ability to manage multiple high-volume assignments on a variety of projects, work in an environment to learn quickly and take initiative
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions
Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

AICP certified
Solid experience with GIS

Responsibilities

Act as the external facing lead for the practice
Oversee the work of a group of planners in the surface transportation unit
Develop and implement staffing and revenue growth plans for the transportation planning practice.
Mentor planning staff and maintain/grow their professional development
Manage single-discipline projects within the planning practice, particularly those that are moderate to complex
Support engineering-related projects requiring upfront planning work, and at times manage them through the concept phase
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
Responsible for project task management and adherence to project deadlines, budget, and scope
Responsible for project finances: proper accounting of job costs, efficient and accurate invoice preparation, and prompt payment of outstanding accounts
Ability to grow, direct and review the work of project team members, coordinate with other groups, units and consultants for project support
Identify, monitor, and evaluate potential risks and claims
Support business development efforts with the ability to secure work with existing clients and help procure work with new clients
Prepare and lead or assist in developing proposals and contracts
Confirm terms of contract are met and secure supplemental agreements as required
Coordinate staff for project site visits and other field work as necessary, while participating in site visits and field work when required
Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community development, redevelopment and address community decline
Confirm compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations
Provide feedback to project team in a timely manner
Participate in one-on-one meetings and career planning sessions with junior employees and provide input to employee evaluations when requested
Perform other duties as assigned