Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking an experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager to help lead transportation planning studies that shape safer, more connected, and more resilient communities.
We are a fast-growing firm with 500+ employees across 25 offices and in 10 states, serving clients through our four primary business groups:
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Aviation
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Surface Transportation
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Water Resources
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Building & Site Services
As an Experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager, you'll play a key role in collaborating with planners, engineers, environmental scientists, technicians, public and private agencies, and community stakeholders to develop transportation solutions that enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life. You will manage planning studies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, support client relationships, and guide projects from concept through implementation while contributing to meaningful infrastructure and community planning initiatives. This position offers opportunities to expand project leadership responsibilities, strengthen client engagement, and advance your career within a collaborative and growing transportation planning practice.
Here’s what you’ll do:
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Manage transportation planning projects and studies.
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Serve as lead planner on assigned projects.
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Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
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Prepare transportation planning studies and technical deliverables.
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Develop reports, maps, exhibits, and presentations.
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Utilize GIS and planning analysis tools proficiently.
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Lead or support client meetings, workshops, and public engagement activities.
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Support the development of strong client relationships.
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Manage or monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
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Lead or support business development activities, proposals, and project pursuits.
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Mentor junior planners and support staff development.
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Perform other duties as assigned
Here is what you’ll need:
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Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Geography, or related Field required
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8 years' minimum experience in transportation planning, urban planning, community development, or related discipline
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American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
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Proficient in managing transportation planning projects and studies
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Proficient in transportation planning principles, practices, and methodologies
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Proficient at coordinating project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
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Proficient at preparing technical reports, planning documents, maps, and presentations
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
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Proficient with ESRI, ArcGIS, Sketch UP, Adobe Suite, and other appropriate planning software
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Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships,
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Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills
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Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to support project, client, or stakeholder needs.
Ideally, you will also have:
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Experience working with municipalities, counties, MPOs, DOTs, or other public agencies
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Demonstrated experience facilitating public meeting, workshops, or stakeholder engagement activates.
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Demonstrated experience leading and supporting business development, proposals, and project pursuits
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Experience with transportation modeling, corridor studies, safety studies, or multimodal planning initiatives
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A desire to further develop and implement business development skills
Physical Requirements:
Physical demands very depending on the specific nature of assigned projects. CMT is committed to reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
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Office tasks: Physical requirements are minimal and include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
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Fieldwork: including but not limited to site visits, field surveys, and construction inspections could involve more physical demands such as:
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Walking, climbing, navigating uneven terrain.
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Navigating job sites and construction areas.
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Lifting and carrying equipment, tools, or other materials.
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Physical endurance to withstand varying weather conditions and long working hours.
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Travel to different locations can involve sitting for extended periods.
Elevating infrastructure, together.
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is a civil infrastructure professional services firm working with clients and their communities to shape the future, together. Our mission is to provide superior infrastructure solutions, responsive to clients’ needs and expectations, while fostering growth and development for employees. Our dedicated team of engineers, planners, scientists, and consultants work together with clients and their communities to plan, advance, deliver, and manage civil infrastructure.
At CMT, we are looking for individuals who come to us with varied perspectives, backgrounds and worldviews.
Benefits at CMT
CMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development. To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals.
The expected compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT (EEO) POLICY
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with CMT who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact CMT’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] to request assistance. CMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS
CMT does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. Staffing and recruiting agencies, and individuals being represented by an agency, are not authorized to use this site or to submit applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. CMT is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
