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Senior Transportation Planner / Project Manager - ( 250000RS )

Description

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

Qualifications

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.

**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

_The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements._

**Primary Location** : United States-Georgia-Atlanta

**Organization** : BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : Yes, 20 % of the Time

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Feb 24, 2025, 6:51:14 AM

**Req ID:** 250000RS

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans