About this opportunity
Horrocks lists this Senior Transit Planner/ Project Manager opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 / year
Department: Transportation
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 / year
Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource, and that has a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking an individual to join our growing planning team and fill a Senior Transit Planner or Project Manager position and help lead unique and fulfilling transit and multimodal transportation planning efforts across the mountain west. We provide transportation planning services for a wide variety of clients, including transit agencies, state DOT’s, MPO’s, and cities both in Utah and throughout the intermountain west. Our planning team is based out of Utah, and we are looking for the right candidate to help our team grow and expand our reach in other regions where Horrocks does business.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
Have project management or planning lead experience with transit and transportation planning efforts
Support transit strategic growth initiatives through client and business development activities
Manage a wide variety of planning studies that may including transit alignment and mode analyses, PEL or NEPA planning, corridor plans, active transportation plans, as well as coordinate on rural, tribal, and small urban transportation and transit system plans
Research and implement innovative best planning practices related to transit and transportation
Analyze transportation, land use, equity, transit, and economic data to provide metrics, measures of success, and planning recommendations
Communicate technical information effectively to a wide-range of audiences and prepare well-written technical deliverables
Support our Public Engagement team with virtual and in-person public and stakeholder outreach
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
A bachelor's degree in urban planning, or a closely related field (required), master’s degree in planning or a similar field (preferred)
10+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
Lead and/or support client maintenance and business development efforts
Experience working for or with public transit and other public agencies
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit – a willingness to see opportunities, take initiative, and solve problems by turning ideas into action
Have experience in research, Geographic Information Services, data collection and analysis, spreadsheets/databases, and data visualization
Be a strong technical writer and lead the execution of complex written deliverables
Have a level of comfort in the preparation of charts, graphics, and other visuals for inclusion in planning documents and presentation materials or working closely with other departments to produce this collateral
Effectively communicate technical information to audiences orally and in writing
Collaborate effectively with agency staff, public officials, community stakeholders, internal teams, and the public
Thrive in a fun and collaborative environment
Unmatched Comp Time Policy
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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