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Transit Lead - Engineer Manager CM

GAI Consultants Inc
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

About This Position:

We are seeking a qualified Transit Project Lead (Engineer or Planner) with ten (10) plus years’ experience to become a part of our multi-modal transportation group.  This position will work on a variety of projects and interact with traffic engineers, highway engineers, transportation planners and our clients.  Projects generally focus on bus related planning and infrastructure, and can include transportation and transit planning, station design, highway design, facilities and site design, alternatives analysis and concept development, and construction coordination.  The position may require efforts outside normal business hours to travel, meet client requests and/or attend meetings.  A background and a desire to improve our public transportation systems is a plus. 

Responsibilities include some or all of the following depending on candidate's experience.  We are seeking a candidate with commitment and passion to help serve existing clients and grow this discipline.

  • Investigate options to improve efficiency in bus service and make recommendations for network redesign and planning
  • Bus rapid transit experience
  • Evaluate bus operations to identify opportunities to reduce overhead costs,
  • Design bus facilities including maintenance yards and bus stops
  • Lead intermediate and limited complex transportation planning, and/or engineering assignments in this field.
  • Lead or assist with multidisciplinary projects involving architecture, mechanical and structural engineering disciplines
  • Prepare conceptual plans, graphics and documents.
  • Lead project and/or public meetings.
  • Report writing 
  • Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of Public Transportation related planning and/or engineering assignments.
  • Assume client relations and financial responsibilities for projects.
  • Develop and/or review project documents for scope, conformity and quality.
  • Project management duties – staffing, scope, schedule and budget development
  • Business development activities, including proposal preparation

    Job Requirements:

    • 10 years of experience in a similar role.
    • A professional licensure and/or certifications in related planning and engineering disciplines. (AICP, PE)
    • The candidate must have experience working on public transportation projects in some capacity, preferably with New York State public transportation authorities and FTA experience a plus.
    • Active member of a professional practice organization.

    Pay Range:

    Albany, NY / Syracuse, NY:  $45/hour – $67/hour

    Poughkeepsie, NY: $50/hour – $72/hour

    White Plains, NY: $55/hour – $80/hour

    Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

    EXTRAs

    At Creighton Manning, continuous learning and mentoring are part of our DNA. There are opportunities to advance your career, either on the technical track towards Project Manager or into various corporate leadership positions. Team members get 360 reviews with input from peers and managers, to get a broad picture of their contributions.

    Salary : $45 - $80

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