Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Transit Planner/Project Manager Job Locations US-FL-Orlando | US-FL-Sarasota | US-FL-Tampa ID 2024-4458 Category Planning Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Transit Planner/Project Manager | Orlando, FL

VHB’s Orlando, FL office is seeking an experienced Senior Transit Planner/Project Manager to join our Transit Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team across diverse disciplines, providing exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of professional experience in consulting in the transit planning field and with the management of projects for municipal, transit, regional, and/or state agencies with a particular emphasis on the Central Florida region and the Florida Department of Transportation.  

 

The location of this position is flexible and can be based out of any of our Florida offices, as well as remotely, providing the candidate lives in within the state of FL.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical task lead and/or project manager on multi-disciplinary bus transit projectsCoordinate technical work and stakeholder engagement, and lead public outreach effortsDevelop project strategies and approachesPerform research and analysis and participate in making recommendations to clientsTechnical report and other deliverables preparationMentoring and guiding junior-level staff on technical methodsAssigns and manages the work of junior team members and may supervise themParticipates in business development activities, including planning strategy for proposals and contracts. Track project deliverable progress and coordinate completion across teamsCoordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members

Skills & Abilities

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsConfidence in public speaking before laypersons, stakeholders, and teaming partnersCapacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and set prioritiesTeam-oriented with strong capability to motivate othersMust demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammatesThorough understanding of technical transit and transportation planning analysis methodsSuperior technical skills, producing consistent high-quality work productsMust be a highly motivated self-starterProficient in MS Office

Qualifications

Minimum of 8-11+ years of professional experience in transit planningBachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in transportation, planning, civil engineering, or related fieldAICP certification preferredExperience in project management, including organizing and training junior-level staff on project componentsExperience in design, plan review, and/or construction managementExperience conducting transit analysis, preparing reports, and developing transit development plans  Experience coordinating with public agency staff, private consultants, stakeholder outreach teams, and professionals in other disciplines for successful project completionAbility to regularly visit client locations in-person throughout the Central Florida region

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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