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Iteris lists this Associate Vice President [Santa Ana / Los Angeles] opportunity in dyer, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Iteris is looking for an Associate Vice President that seeks to join a talented group of professionals to promote thriving communities by applying innovative transportation planning, engineering and technology solutions to solve complex issues in transportation. You will work with all levels of public agency and private clients to make mobility safe, efficient and sustainable for everyone. Responsibilities will include project delivery, business development, and staff mentorship principally within our transportation planning practice as well as working with our engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) teams to support regional growth objectives. The successful candidate will have working experience and knowledge of the transportation industry in general and the planning discipline in particular at the state, regional, and local levels within California.
What you will be doing:
Client Relationship Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership at Southern California public agencies
Interagency Coordination: Navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional stakeholders and stakeholder groups to build consensus on regional corridors, active transportation networks, and transit projects
Public Engagement Oversight: Support development and implementation of community outreach strategies that meet strict public agency equity metrics, ensuring meaningful engagement
Pipeline Development: Identify, track, and capture upcoming public sector Requests for Proposals (RFPs) across Southern California counties
Proposal Leadership: Serve as the Principal-in-Charge or Lead Strategist on major public sector pursuits, including writing technical approaches, structuring project teams, and leading interview preparation
Teaming Strategies: Formulate strategic partnerships with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), and other subconsultants and prime consultants to meet public agency contract goals
Ability to oversee and support preparation of long-range transportation plans, such as General Plan Circulation Elements, Active Transportation Plans (ATP), Complete Streets plans, Vision Zero/systemic safety plans, Senate Bill (SB) 743 compliance evaluations, transportation components of CEQA/NEPA documents analysis of multimodal transportation data
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate complex scopes of work, fee structures, and contract terms directly with public agency procurement officers
Project Financial Health: Accountable for the profitability, burn rates, and scheduling of a multimillion dollar portfolio of public sector projects
Sub-consultant Management: Manage subconsultant progress, invoicing, and contract compliance throughout the lifecycle of public task orders
Mentorship & Growth: Staff and mentor a team of mid-level and junior transportation planners and engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Resource Allocation: Manage staff utilization rates and workload balance across the Southern California planning practice
Industry Representation: Represent the firm at key regional industry organizations such as ITE, WTS, APWA, APA California, and local university transportation forums and research centers
What you need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) within Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) or Traffic Engineer (TE) licensure, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification, Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) certification or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired
At least ten(10) years as a demonstrated expert in the transportation planning industry
At least five (5) years' experience in a leadership role. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams is preferred
At least five (5) years' experience in business development within the Transportation Planning industry
Successful track record of public sector client service
Strong leadership and communications skills to interact with both internal staff and externally with clients and regulatory agencies
Understanding of state, regional, or local transportation industry in general with a strategic market understanding of trends affecting the future of transportation. Knowledge and experience within California is preferred
Familiar with tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $118,000 and $210,000 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
What's in it for you:
Incentive-based yearly bonus
401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
Open Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Medical reimbursement plans
Disability coverage
Education assistance program
Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris' cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris' advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris' website at
The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva's website at
Iteris, Inc is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.
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