TKDA
Transportation Planning
SeniorTransportationPlanner
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“Senior Transportation Planner at TKDA. Skills: Transportation planning, Project management, Community engagement. Develop schematic designs. Develop corridor studies”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate our services; Strengthen our reputation; Shaping marketing strategies; Nurturing relationships with clients; Nurturing relationships with agency partners; Identifying business opportunities; Tracking business opportunities; Delivering impactful projects
Industry & Context.
Travel throughout the LA metro area, Ability/flexibility to attend occasional evening and/or weekend meetings, Travel overnight, Pre-Employment Screening
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field, Minimum of 10 years of relevant planning experience, 2 years prior project management experience, Experience managing tasks between varying phases of multiple projects, Experience facilitating public engagement sessions, Knowledge of planning principles applied to zoning matters, Possession of a valid Driver’s License
Nice to Have
AICP certification, Experience in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, In-depth understanding of data management, ArcGIS, Prior experience with Adobe Create Suite, Prior experience preparing and submitting funding solicitation applications, Prior experience developing conceptual project graphics, Prior experience contributing to the preparation of proposals, contract documentation, fee estimates, budgets, and schedules, Working knowledge of online mapping software
What You'll Do.
Develop schematic designs
Develop corridor studies
Develop transportation plans
Lead project management
Prepare technical reports
Participate in project team meetings
Interact with community members
Interact with clients
Engage with stakeholders
Engage with community groups
Manage online engagement forums
Develop communication materials
Market planning services
Showcase planning capabilities
Establish relationships
Cultivate relationships
Attend project meetings
Conduct on-site assessments
Facilitate community engagement meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with industry experts; Collaborate with expert professionals; Work closely with senior leaders; Participate in project team meetings; Work with product team
Communication Scope
Effective written communication; Effective verbal communication; Prepare technical reports; Develop communication materials; Develop compelling proposals; Deliver impactful presentations
Process & Methodology
Lead all aspects of project management, Planning projects, Coordinating projects, Monitoring projects, Manage tasks between varying phases, Designing complex projects, Implementing complex projects, Budget management, Schedule management
Full Job Description
## Description Join TKDA's Transportation Planning team and elevate your career in transportation planning. With us, you'll tackle meaningful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and find ample opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Senior Transportation Planner, you will lead projects, mentor graduate planners, and collaborate with expert professionals on a variety of small to large-scale projects. You will become engaged in all aspects of the planning and design process, including community / stakeholder engagement, planning documentation, and program management. We offer an energizing work environment where our focus is to further advance and diversify our planning and community engagement services. We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will work closely with senior leaders throughout the Surface Transportation division to elevate our services and strengthen our reputation by shaping marketing strategies, nurturing relationships with clients and agency partners, identifying and tracking business opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and delivering impactful presentations and projects. Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH *We're Moving!- TKDA is currently located in San Bernardino with plans to relocate to Downtown Riverside by October 2026. Additional information about the exact location of our Riverside office will be communicated by mid-June through a formal press release, so stay tuned! ## Job Responsibilities Develop schematic designs, corridor studies, and transportation plans Lead all aspects of project management (planning, coordinating, and monitoring) for assigned projects Apply effective written and verbal communication skills when preparing technical reports, participate in project team meetings, and interact with community members and clients Engage with a diverse audience of stakeholders and community groups through meetings, workshops, and
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