California Lead
Associate Vice President - Strategic Transportation Planning
📍 California (Remote/Hybrid) | 🕒 Full-Time | 🚦 Transportation Planning & Policy
Summary
Envision a world where the infrastructure and services that move our communities work better for everyone. As a global consultancy with deep local roots, our international client helps people, places, and economies thrive through innovative, data-driven solutions.
With over 60 years of experience and a growing presence across North America, our client has a passion for shaping the future of mobility and is seeking a California-based Associate Vice President (AVP) to join a dynamic planning team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a transportation planning expert to lead high-impact projects, drive business development, and shape the strategic direction of a growing public sector portfolio across California based out of their Oakland or Los Angeles office.
Position Overview
As an AVP, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver strategic transportation planning and policy projects for clients such as SCAG, LA Metro, SANDAG, LADOT, Caltrans, SACOG, MTC, Metrolink, and BART. You'll also play a key role in client engagement, mentoring staff, and expanding the firm's presence in the California market.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and delivery of multimodal transportation plans, equity studies, corridor strategies, and policy frameworks
- Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and quality standards
- Mentor and manage junior and mid-level staff
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
- Lead proposal development and strategic business development initiatives
- Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and innovations
- Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships to support long-term growth
Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of California transportation agencies, planning processes, and policy frameworks
- Experience with travel market analysis, GIS, data analytics, and modeling tools
- Strong project budgeting, risk management, and team coordination skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Soft Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing environments
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of relevant transportation planning experience
- Proven success in project delivery, client management, and business development
Compensation
💵 $160,000 - $200,000 (based on experience and location)
🎯 Annual performance-based bonus
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental & Vision - Comprehensive coverage
- 401(k) - 3% salary contribution, no match required
- Paid Time Off - Up to 44 days including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteering days
- Parental Leave - 12 weeks in addition to state-mandated leave
- Professional Development - Training budget, mentorship, and social events
- Equity & Inclusion - Active Employee Resource Groups and inclusive hiring practices
- Hybrid Work - Flexible scheduling with in-person collaboration encouraged
If you're passionate about transforming transportation and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every requirement. This employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace.
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