TKDA
Planning Services
TransportationPlanner
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“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; Deliver impactful presentations and projects
Industry & Context.
Valid Driver’s License, Driving record compliance, Ability/flexibility to attend occasional evening and/or weekend meetings, Travel overnight, Pre-Employment Screening (background check, SS verification, education verification, criminal convictions, driving history)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field, Minimum of 5 years of relevant planning experience, 1 year prior project management experience, Experience juggling tasks between varying phases of multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and in coordination with other disciplines, Experience facilitating public engagement sessions using a variety of methods for a range of audiences, Knowledge of planning principles applied to zoning matters, Proficiency with graphics and illustrations, a working knowledge of the Adobe Suite, Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a driving record that is in compliance with company requirements
Nice to Have
AICP certification, Experience in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, including preparation of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), In-depth understanding of data management and 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
Scale technical information
Present technical information
Engage with stakeholders
Engage with community groups
Manage online engagement forums
Develop communication materials
Develop marketing materials
Market planning services
Showcase planning capabilities
Cultivate relationships
Create partnership opportunities
Attend project meetings
Conduct on-site assessments
Facilitate community engagement meetings
Attend evening meetings
Attend weekend meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with industry experts; Collaborate with expert professionals; Work closely with senior leaders; Coordinate with other disciplines
Communication Scope
Effective written communication skills; Effective verbal communication skills; Ability to scale and present technical information to small and large audiences
Process & Methodology
Lead all aspects of project management, Planning projects, Coordinating projects, Monitoring projects, Program management, Construction administration, Project management experience, Designing complex projects, Implementing complex projects, Juggling tasks between project phases, Developing budgets, Developing schedules
Full Job Description
## Description Join TKDA's Planning Services 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 through to construction administration. 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 ## 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 and documentation, participating in project team meetings, and interacting with community members and clients; ability to scale and present technical information to small and large audiences Engage with a diverse audience of stakeholders and community groups through meetings, workshops, and open houses Manage online engagement forums and focus groups Develop communication and marketing materials and other graphics for a diverse gro
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