Transportation Planning Director - Nashville, TN - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Planning Director to join our team in Nashville, TN.

 

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

Responsible for the transportation planning function of assigned business unit.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.
• Position will include direct supervisory responsibility of staff to include hiring decisions, direction and delegation of work assignments, performance and evaluation, training and development, employee relations and disciplinary issues, compensation, and termination decisions.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Guide management team of Team Leads and Project Managers in the direction, management and supervision of transportation engineering team.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Lead the administrative, technical, and management techniques applied on projects throughout the department/team to ensure consistently successful completion, on time and within budget.
• Develop processes and provide input on achieving company and office operational excellence while growing region and office.
• Continually market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Interact with clients, prepare new contract proposals, change orders, and attend project meetings.
• Lead and manage current project teams from bid until completion, while looking to obtain future business and performing own project duties.
• Mentor and direct junior staff, coordinate with project managers, and be responsible for goal setting and performance management of engineering team.
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Keep current on transportation engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to lead & develop an engineering and project management team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Focus on improving return on investment.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Master's Degree in City/Urban/Regional/Community Planning, Urban Design, Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in transportation or community planning, to include project management experience.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or another applicable professional certification/license preferred.
• Experience working with municipalities, DOT, MPOs/RPOs, County Planning agencies, transit authorities, and transportation funding programs required.
• Familiarity with the regulatory policies of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) project review processes and related federal and state environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Understanding of software applications in GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, and other digital design tools.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer:Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.