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Alta Planning + Design · 2 days ago

Senior Planning Associate

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Alta Planning + Design is a sustainable transportation company dedicated to creating active, healthy communities. They are seeking a Senior Planning Associate to lead their growing Arizona market, manage and deliver transportation projects, and foster client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Act as the Project Manager or Task Lead on a variety of transportation projects that may include active transportation and TDM plans, road safety studies, corridor studies, and multi-modal design and implementation

Lead business development activities across the market area, nurturing relationships with clients and partners

Attend client meetings, conduct site visits and public outreach activities, and present findings to stakeholder groups and decision makers

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff across offices, helping their professional development and career growth

Attend industry conferences and professional organization meetings to conduct business development and present on Alta’s work

Collaborate closely with staff from Alta’s other offices and with Alta’s colleagues within the Trilon Group of companies

Qualification

Multi-modal TransportationBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementTransportation PlanningTechnical LeadershipAnalytic SkillsMS Office SuiteInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, landscape architecture, environmental science, or a related field of study

Eight or more years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity managing large projects; three or more years of experience as a Project Manager

Experience in multi-modal transportation

Demonstrated understanding of the project delivery process and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques for consulting

Preferred

Experience and aptitude in business development. Show initiative and the ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta's position in the marketplace

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints

Ability and willingness to travel within the region

Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, presentation, and analytic skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Benefits

Medical : PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost

Dental/Vision : PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost

Life Insurance : Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation

401(k) : Alta provides a match up to 3%

PTO : 21 days accrued annually to start

Holidays : 11 total company paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability

Additional Benefits : Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities