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Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.
Job SummarySam Schwartz is seeking a senior-level Transportation Planner or Associate to lead projects and support business development as part of a dynamic team that provides a range of planning services for clients, including Vision Zero and safety studies, corridor studies, bicycle and pedestrian plans, complete streets concept development, and multi-modal transportation plans. The planner will be part of an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, urban design, transportation engineering) and lead projects of a range of sizes for both public and private sector clients, contributing to technical analysis; multi-modal design; public and stakeholder engagement; and development of planning documents, reports, presentations, and graphics.Ideal candidates will be solutions-focused, with the ability to contribute significantly to conceptual design, problem solving, and report writing, client-facing and articulate, with the ability to communicate persuasively and develop positive team dynamics; and have demonstrated experience managing complex projects, including the ability to understand and anticipate the larger client and business needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands. Experience in analysis and strategy development in the topics of mobility equity and mobility justice are a plus.Responsibilities & Qualifications
The selected individual will perform various tasks, such as:
- Leading interdisciplinary project teams
- Managing project budgets and schedules
- Developing and implementing QA/QC processes
- Managing client relationships
- Writing and reviewing technical reports
- Performing traffic and transportation analyses
- Preparing regional, citywide, neighborhood, and corridor transportation plans
- Developing parking management plans
- Identifying new business opportunities and supporting business development
- Leading and contributing to proposal development and interview presentations
- Representing the company at industry events
Skills and Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
- Experience managing transportation projects, including management of staff, budgets, and clients
- Understanding of, and interest in, marketing, networking, and business development
- Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. AASHTO, MUTCD, HCM, NACTO, and other guidelines)
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in ArcGIS
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Ten years of experience in the transportation planning field
- Master's degree in urban planning, transportation engineering, or related field
- AICP certification strongly preferred
Please submit work samples with your application. References may be requested.
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Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
T.Y. Lin International is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.