What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Transportation Planner position at Sam Schwartz?
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.
Job Summary
Sam Schwartz is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planners, graphic designers, data analysts, and transportation engineers) who can lead a variety of urban mobility projects such as neighborhood and corridor studies, bicycle/pedestrian/micromobility plans, parking and curbside management, transit plans, data analytics, and other types of projects in the New York City region and around the country.
Ideal candidates will be solutions-focused, with the ability to contribute significantly to conceptual design, problem solving, and report writing, will be client-facing, with the ability to communicate persuasively and develop positive team dynamics; and will have demonstrated experience managing complex projects, including the ability to understand and anticipate the larger client and business needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Responsibilities will include:
Leading interdisciplinary project teams
Leading the development of technical reports and presentations
Analyzing transportation data and communicating results
Developing and applying innovative data analysis techniques
Managing projects, including tracking of budgets and schedules, and implementing QA/QC processes
Contributing to the maintenance of client relationships
Supporting business development initiatives and production of proposals
Occasional fieldwork and site visits
Skills And Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following qualities:
5 to 10 years of urban planning experience
Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field
Experience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Understanding of, and interest in, marketing, networking, and business development
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other industry software
AICP certification preferred
Additional Information
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range for this position, $87,800-$131,600 annually. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. Sam Schwartz is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
Job Summary
Sam Schwartz is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planners, graphic designers, data analysts, and transportation engineers) who can lead a variety of urban mobility projects such as neighborhood and corridor studies, bicycle/pedestrian/micromobility plans, parking and curbside management, transit plans, data analytics, and other types of projects in the New York City region and around the country.
Ideal candidates will be solutions-focused, with the ability to contribute significantly to conceptual design, problem solving, and report writing, will be client-facing, with the ability to communicate persuasively and develop positive team dynamics; and will have demonstrated experience managing complex projects, including the ability to understand and anticipate the larger client and business needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Responsibilities will include:
Leading interdisciplinary project teams
Leading the development of technical reports and presentations
Analyzing transportation data and communicating results
Developing and applying innovative data analysis techniques
Managing projects, including tracking of budgets and schedules, and implementing QA/QC processes
Contributing to the maintenance of client relationships
Supporting business development initiatives and production of proposals
Occasional fieldwork and site visits
Skills And Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following qualities:
5 to 10 years of urban planning experience
Degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field
Experience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Understanding of, and interest in, marketing, networking, and business development
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other industry software
AICP certification preferred
Additional Information
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range for this position, $87,800-$131,600 annually. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. Sam Schwartz is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
Salary : $87,800 - $131,600
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