Transportation Planning Project Manager I

Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$95,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking an experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager to help lead transportation planning studies that shape safer, more connected, and more resilient communities. 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 an Experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager, you'll play a key role in collaborating with planners, engineers, environmental scientists, technicians, public and private agencies, and community stakeholders to develop transportation solutions that enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life. You will manage planning studies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, support client relationships, and guide projects from concept through implementation while contributing to meaningful infrastructure and community planning initiatives. This position offers opportunities to expand project leadership responsibilities, strengthen client engagement, and advance your career within a collaborative and growing transportation planning practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Geography, or related Field required
8 years' minimum experience in transportation planning, urban planning, community development, or related discipline
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Proficient in managing transportation planning projects and studies
Proficient in transportation planning principles, practices, and methodologies
Proficient at coordinating project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Proficient at preparing technical reports, planning documents, maps, and presentations
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with ESRI, ArcGIS, Sketch UP, Adobe Suite, and other appropriate planning software
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills
Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to support project, client, or stakeholder needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with municipalities, counties, MPOs, DOTs, or other public agencies
Demonstrated experience facilitating public meeting, workshops, or stakeholder engagement activates.
Demonstrated experience leading and supporting business development, proposals, and project pursuits
Experience with transportation modeling, corridor studies, safety studies, or multimodal planning initiatives
A desire to further develop and implement business development skills

Responsibilities

Manage transportation planning projects and studies.
Serve as lead planner on assigned projects.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
Prepare transportation planning studies and technical deliverables.
Develop reports, maps, exhibits, and presentations.
Utilize GIS and planning analysis tools proficiently.
Lead or support client meetings, workshops, and public engagement activities.
Support the development of strong client relationships.
Manage or monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Lead or support business development activities, proposals, and project pursuits.
Mentor junior planners and support staff development.
Perform other duties as assigned.