What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Transit/Transportation position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn's Oakland office is seeking a Transportation Planner with 8 years of experience to join their Transit team! We are in-office/in-person.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in the marketing, management, and execution of a diverse range of transportation and transit planning projects.
These projects may encompass active transportation plans, corridor studies, safety studies, transit plans, and circulation plans.
Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to short- and long-range transportation planning, overseeing public and stakeholder engagement activities, and conducting detailed technical analyses.
This role demands a high level of multi-disciplinary coordination, requiring the candidate to seamlessly integrate efforts across various teams and specialties. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
Self-motivated team player
8 years of transportation-focused planning experience, which may include several of the following areas:
Corridor Planning
General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Plans
Short-Range Transit Plans
Active Transportation Plans
Mulitmodal Concept Design
Transit Operations and Performance Analysis
Traffic and Bicycle/Pedestrian Analysis
Proficiency in analysis of transportation data
- Experience communicating and working with clients
- Experience managing projects and tasks
- Experience interacting with the public as part of project outreach activities
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
- Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects
Salary Range:
$115,000 - $175,000
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Salary : $115,000 - $175,000
