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Section Manager - Transportation Planning

Kansas City, MO, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Leading a professional discipline section to develop and deliver transportation planning projects from feasibility through design and construction.

Role type

Senior IC transportation planning section manager

Builds

Transportation planning projects and client services

Domain

Transportation planning and NEPA process

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Transportation planning, NEPA process, budget management, staff recruitment and development, project scope and schedule management, technical research and report preparation

Preferred skills

Master's degree in relevant field, Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Registered Landscape Architect (RLA), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), 10 years experience, 2 years supervisory experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Manage section operating budget and forecast updates; Manage growth and professional development of planning section; Coordinate section activities, establish priorities, and staff to jobs; Support firm's strategic plan and SSA process; Support firm's contracting (SCA) and project delivery (SDA) processes; Assist in marketing, client discovery, and proposal generation; Maintain client contacts; Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff; Manage assigned project management activities including scope, schedule, budget, and quality; Lead a team of 5-10+ employees

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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