Chief Transportation PlannerGFT is looking for a resourceful and talented Chief Transportation Planner to join our Austin Texas office to lead transportation planning and engineering projects and support business development.Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges, traffic engineering, or planning, our team excels in resilient, sustainable planning, design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.The Chief Transportation Planner will be an integral part of the Texas offices as a member of the Transportation Planning group. This candidate will be responsible for managing projects commensurate with experience.
This individual will contribute to master transportation plans, corridor feasibility studies, freight and rail plans, grant applications, public involvement programs for local agency clients and TxDOT, cost estimates, and required technical reports. This person will be responsible for mentoring and training junior staff, work planning and production scheduling, growth visioning, and managing project budgets, scopes, schedules, and clients. This individual will participate in the planning and preliminary conceptual design of transportation-related projects and must be innovative and adaptive in identifying problems and finding solutions.In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Management or task technical lead for multimodal transportation planning and preliminary engineering projects for public and private sector transportation projectsCoordination with clients and other consultants as part of a project teamManagement of in-house technical disciplines and other specialty consultants in the development of transportation planning and engineering projectsManagement and tracking of projects, including scopes of work, budgets, and schedulesParticipation in business development activities within our transportation sectorDevelopment of proposals for project pursuitsAssistance in staff training and developmentWhat you will bring to our firm:Bachelor's degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum of 15 years of progressive industry experience, focused on working with public sector clientsExperience with planning studies, grants, freight studies, traffic and data analysis, travel demand modeling, preliminary engineering and cost estimating, and rail grade separation projectsClient interaction and business development and proposal development experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyProject management capabilities, including preparation of scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and meeting materialsKnowledge of project management procedures, tools, and softwareKnowledge of GIS, CAD, Synchro, and Highway Capacity Manual proceduresWhat we prefer you bring:Master's Degree with a Transportation Focus preferredAICP or PE preferredCompensation: The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured Benefits:Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.Tuition reimbursement for continued education.Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.Incentive compensation for eligible positions.At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge.
We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.Location: Austin TX. Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic locationGFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.