Senior Transportation Planner

Job Summary

Blue Cypress Consulting is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner / Project Manager (Senior Community Planner) with 10 to 15 years of experience to support current and future projects in the areas of public outreach and transportation planning. The Community Planning Project Manager will be an integral part of our team and be responsible for managing projects and helping lead pursuits and marketing efforts.

This candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, be skilled at balancing a variety of projects concurrently, and be comfortable working in a team environment. This candidate must have a successful track record of delivering projects on time and on budget, maintaining client relationships, and supervising project work. The ideal candidate has a minimum of ten years of experience working as a community planner or Transportation Planner at a consulting firm, preferably in the Metro-Atlanta area, and has robust experience engaging meaningfully with public and community stakeholders.

If you are excited about shaping your career to fit your passions and want to influence the direction in which our company grows, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities include:

· Managing concurrent projects and successfully delivering these on time and on budget.

· Supervising, delegating, and overseeing work of junior staff on project delivery.

· Performing current and long-range planning tasks for transit, safety, bicycle and pedestrian, trails, and other transportation planning efforts, as current project work allows.

· Managing or overseeing outreach tasks as a part of larger planning efforts.

· Developing strategies for outreach initiatives, including tailoring solutions to meet project needs and leading community and stakeholder meetings.

· Overseeing the creation of project documentation

· Overseeing the creation of an online presence for promotion of public input opportunities using a variety of platforms, such as Social Pinpoint, SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, ESRI StoryMaps, social media, the Adobe Creative Suite, and other tools as requested by clients.

· Preparing and participating in business development activities such as client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal writing, and presentations.

· Supervise, delegate, and oversee work of junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s degree in City, Urban, or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy, or a related field

· Demonstrated management skills with ability to effectively oversee staff and project work across concurrent projects and deadlines

· Demonstrated understanding of transportation planning data tools, processes, trends, and best practices

· Ability to provide creative and critical thinking strategies to planning work

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Flexibility and desire to work on a variety of planning projects

· Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings

· Team-oriented self-starter

· Exemplary work ethic

· Demonstrated leadership in both project management and supervision of staff

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including expertise in Word

· American Institute of Certified Planners Certification

Preferred Qualifications

· Ten plus years of experience as a planning consultant

· Demonstrated skillset in Adobe Creative Suite products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Company Profile

Blue Cypress Consulting is a vibrant and growing woman-owned small business (WBE/DBE) headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, with growing offices in Cincinnati, OH, and Seattle, WA. Formed in 2013, the firm provides clients with best-in-class utility management and community development consulting services. We add value through responsiveness; a focus on innovation; offering honest, respectful, and well-thought-through advice; and high-end analytical services. We strive to stay sharp, monitor and set trends, and think outside the box to offer fresh ideas to our clients. We sweat the details, while keeping our eye on the strategic horizon. Above all, quality and integrity are the touchstones of Blue Cypress culture.

Employee Development – Our Philosophy

We believe in helping our employees align their energy with their passion. We believe in setting our employees up for success by providing structure to develop their careers. We believe in mentorship that nurtures passion and challenges the intellect. We embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and are seeking a candidate with the same passion for making our company their own and changing the world. We support getting involved in community and trade organizations, attending career related training opportunities, and attending conferences to present and to learn.

Benefits of Working with Us

Blue Cypress Consulting won an Atlanta Business Chronicle Best Place to Work award in 2021 after being nominated by our employees. Our commitment to our team members and the company culture is a top priority. At Blue Cypress Consulting, we offer flexible work arrangements/schedules and strive to promote work/life balance. We utilize remote working tools such as screen sharing and professional conference calling equipment, as well as cloud file storage, enabling our consultants access to their team and data from any client site. We offer competitive paid time off, a retirement account matching program, and comprehensive healthcare plans.

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) at Blue Cypress is an employee-driven, management-supported effort that provides a place to guide company culture, promote team building, and create a positive work environment that makes employees feel valued and appreciated. The MOC currently implements the following four initiatives:

· Team Building

· Community Involvement

· Enrichment

· Wellness & Environmental

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will oversee planning staff.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is a hybrid position that includes both in-office and remote work. Employees are required to come into the office once per week, with a minimum of 6 times per month. While in the office, the employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

Vaccination Policy

The health and safety of our employees and their families is our top priority. Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, we require employees to be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC. The company will make reasonable accommodations when possible for employees who are unable to be vaccinated because of a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Travel

There is potential travel up to 10%, consisting of primarily local travel in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Blue Cypress Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Additional Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Will you require job sponsorship now or in the future? Please respond with "yes" or "no".

Please submit a cover letter. Applications missing cover letters will not be considered.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• AICP Certification (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Decatur, GA 30030