Senior Transportation Planner / Project Manager
We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Join our team at our Peachtree Center office in downtown Atlanta and help us keep communities connected.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a creative and motivated professional with transportation planning and project management experience to support our Multimodal Transportation Team in the Southeast region. The selected candidate(s) will
- Manage current planning projects
- Perform comprehensive planning services for public transportation systems
- Lead pursuit opportunities and build client relations
- Develop a multimodal planning staff
The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, with a background in multimodal planning, transit planning, or complete streets. Candidate will manage project scope, schedule, and deliverables; provide compliant and technically sound strategies; coach and mentor resources effectively; implement and sound quality control process; facilitate stakeholder and engagement process and effectively represent Stantec at client meetings and public events.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage current planning projects in Georgia
- Work collaboratively with Multimodal Planning Group teammates and consultant partners
- Lead the preparation of planning proposals and other transportation-related marketing efforts
- Perform due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start a new project
- Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions
- Coordinate with others to ensure quality assurance and control (QA/QC) for all project deliverables
- Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong oral and written communication skills a must
- Self-motivated and highly organized
- Comprehensive approach to challenges and problem-solving
- Experience managing multiple transportation projects, and maintaining an organized project file environment
- Effective in building and maintaining client relationships
- Strong research skills and open to feedback
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
- Working knowledge and experience using ArcGIS software platforms is preferred
- Working knowledge or experience with Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is preferred
- Adaptive to new software programs and web platforms (continual learner)
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Planning, Engineering, Environmental or related field. Prefer AICP, GISP, or PE registration/certification. Minimum of 7 years experience.
Typical office environment working with computers. Must work in the office a minimum of 3 days/week. Some travel may be required, such as attending or facilitating public meetings, project coordination meetings with agencies or clients, or assistance with out of state projects. May occasionally visit study areas and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.