Lead Professional, Transportation Planning

Overview

This Opportunity

Lead Consultant/Transportation Planner for our Atlanta, Georgia office. This individual will serve in a project manager role over transportation planning projects, develop solutions to complex transportation problems, mentor staff, participate in client-facing activities, and deliver quality planning products to our clients. We're looking for a creative, analytical planner who can take ownership of tasks and bring value to our transportation projects.

• Lead contract management, client care, and oversight of technical planning work.
• Guide a team of planners to produce deliverables and present findings to clients or stakeholders.
• Interact and collaborate with the Georgia Planning and Environment team, the Georgia Office, and Southeast District leadership, governmental agencies, subcontractors, the public, and other WSP personnel across business lines.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, potential clients, and partner firms.
• Manage projects and contracts; prepare, edit, format and produce technical reports and displays.
• Coordinate and/or participate in the development and execution of stakeholder and public involvement activities associated with planning projects.
• Mentor planning staff.

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Engineering or a related discipline
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team, work cross-functionally and think critically and strategically
• Familiarity with Georgia transportation planning issues
• Familiarity with GDOT and MARTA planning procedures
• Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas orally and in written form
• Critical, strategic and creative thinking skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with individuals and teams
• Computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS)
• Ability to gather and analyze data critically and develop supporting information and reports
• Understanding of project administration and management
• Ability to travel as needed
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Experience leading public and stakeholder outreach activities

• Master’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Engineering or a related discipline
• AICP certification