Job Description

What you'll be challenged to do: The ideal candidate will lead a variety of transportation planning activities for a wide range of projects, including multimodal (highway, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, and advanced mobility) projects. Develops approaches to perform routine and complex assignments that leverage contemporary planning techniques. Assignments may involve development of planning guidelines and policies that clients use to transform their communities
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Gathers and analyzes data/information to be used in planning and operational studies
Involved with Comprehensive Transportation Plans, Strategic Transportation Corridor
Master Plans or other corridor plans, PEL- type studies.
Assist with reading, interpreting, composing, and reviewing Planning Reports,
Categorical Exclusions, EA's, EIRs, and other technical documents.
Outlines study approach, process, methodology, and documentation methods.
Collaborates as part of a multi-disciplinary project team within the Advanced Mobility
Group and across the planning practice.
Develop relationships and engages with clients, project stakeholders, and the public.
Manages project efforts, budgets, and reports on project performance.
What you will bring to our firm:
Bachelor's degree in Transportation or Urban Planning or related field, Master's preferred
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) required or able to obtain within 1 year
10+ years of applicable experience
Knowledge of and experience with transportation planning practices
Strong management skills to ensure clients' requirements are met within schedule and budget.
Demonstrated ability to ideate, define, and execute a scope of work
Demonstrated abilities in analysis, problem solving, and/or strategic thinking
Knowledge of transportation systems management and operations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe suite products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
Experience with analyzing Geospatial information
Experience with sourcing, analyzing, and researching transportation related policies, data, and case studies.
Established industry and academic networks
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives(TM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
Location: Orlando, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary:$90,000-$125,000
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
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