Transportation Planning Practice Leader

Bolton & Menk•Fargo, ND

About The Position

Bolton & Menk is seeking a Transportation Planning Practice Leader to direct the growth, strategy, client relationships, and technical delivery of its Transportation Planning practice across North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, and select Minnesota markets. The role focuses on building market presence, winning work, strengthening client relationships, and positioning the firm as a leading regional transportation planning partner. The practice leader will lead and support transportation system plans, active transportation plans, transit development plans, corridor studies, funding initiatives, and other regional and community transportation projects. The position serves as a trusted advisor to clients, helping communities advance projects from planning and funding through implementation. It also involves collaboration with the firm’s funding, engagement, community planning, and economic development teams. Bolton & Menk is a community infrastructure consulting firm with more than 1,000 employees across more than 40 locations, serving over 400 communities and agencies. The firm describes its work as improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, or an affiliated field.
15 or more years of progressive experience.
Thorough knowledge of planning methods and their application at the local and regional level.
Experience with agency and stakeholder involvement techniques and processes.
Experience researching methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development.
Applied knowledge of methods and techniques for effective technical report preparation and presentations.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without restriction; Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Transportation Planning practice across North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, and select Minnesota markets.
Build strong client relationships and expand the firm’s presence with DOTs, MPOs, municipalities, and other transportation partners.
Lead transportation planning studies, corridor plans, active transportation initiatives, transit planning, and funding efforts.
Drive business development, pursuits, and strategic growth in established and emerging markets.
Connect clients with the firm’s funding, engagement, community planning, and economic development expertise.
Recruit, mentor, and develop staff to build a strong, sustainable transportation planning practice.
Advise clients and help communities move transportation projects from planning and funding through implementation.