Senior Transportation Planner | Upstate New York at CRD Careers (Independent Recruiters)

We are seeking a creative and highly motivated Senior Transportation Planner to support our growing practice in Upstate New York. This is a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to innovative planning solutions for public sector clients focusing on transportation land use and environmental planning across a range of project types. The ideal candidate will bring deep planning principles knowledge and proven project leadership experience.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Project Leadership: Lead and contribute to a variety of planning projects including feasibility studies comprehensive plans corridor studies and multimodal/complete streets plans.Environmental Review: Prepare and manage SEQR documentation (State Environmental Quality Review) for various projects including Environmental Assessment Forms (EAFs) and associated technical studies.Project Management: Manage project teams schedules deliverables and budgets while coordinating with internal staff subconsultants clients and agency stakeholders.Data Analysis: Collect analyze and interpret data related to travel behavior demographics and system performance using tools like GIS and planning models.Stakeholder Engagement: Lead community engagement activities facilitate public meetings and synthesize feedback to inform project recommendations.Client Management: Serve as a key client contact maintaining strong relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of projects in terms of quality and schedule.Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff contributing to the professional development and growth of the planning team.Qualifications : Education & Experience (Required):Bachelors Degree in Urban or Regional Planning Civil Engineering Geography Environmental Planning Public Policy or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional planning experience with a core focus on transportation or related disciplines.Proven experience leading planning projects and supervising tasks or project teams.Certifications & Skills (Required/Preferred):AICP Certification (American Institute of Certified Planners) is strongly preferred or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire is required.Strong technical writing verbal communication and time management skills.Demonstrated proficiency in GIS tools (e.g. ArcGIS) for spatial analysis and data visualization is preferred.Experience with complex interdisciplinary projects in the Northeast including oversight of environmental documentation (e.g. NEPA/EIS) technical studies and budgeting is a plus.Additional Information : Location and Work Environment:Hybrid Work Model: This role offers hybrid work options.Target Locations: We are currently prioritizing candidates located in Albany or Syracuse NY.Work is generally performed in an office environment but requires occasional field work and public meeting attendance.Compensation & Benefits:Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.Limited relocation assistance is available for the ideal candidate.Full comprehensive benefits package including support for professional development and continuing education.Join an employee-owned multi-disciplinary firm consistently ranked among the top US design firms.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Presentation Skills,Six Sigma,Construction Estimating,Earned Value Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Project Planning,Strategic Planning,Microsoft Project,Auto Estimating,Exercise Planning Experience: years Vacancy: 1