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Stantec Senior Transportation Planner / Project Manager in ATLANTA, Georgia
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