Transportation Planner-Asset Management - Towson, United States - Transystems

Description

Overview:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve .

Interested in joining our team? Great Were looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani, LLC, now a division of TranSystems, is excited to announce we are seeking a Transportation Planner specializing in Asset Management. This job is located in Baltimore but can be remote with some travel required.

What you'll be challenged to do:

• Support client transportation asset management programs.
• Provide Transportation Performance Management (TPM) related planning and analysis for achieving national performance goals such as safety, infrastructure condition, congestion reduction, and system reliability.
• Perform data analysis and modeling, analyzing collected data to identify trends, predict future infrastructure needs, and assess the effectiveness of various maintenance and investment strategies.
• Understand principles of multi-modal transportation networks and associated asset infrastructure.
• Lead or support development of Transportation Asset Management Plans (TAMPs), Asset Management Plans (AMPs), and Lifecycle Management Plans (LMPs) in collaboration with agency stakeholders.
• Use data and analysis to recommend priorities for infrastructure projects and work within budgeting teams to assess current and future funding for these projects.
• Use GIS and analysis tools to evaluate data, prepare projections, and model trends.
• Apply principles of data management and data science to perform transportation planning and analysis.
• Understand program reporting requirements and develop/advise on strategies to facilitate compliance.
• Plan, implement, and document strategies for program development/compliance.
• Prepare written documentation including meeting minutes, standard operating procedures, white papers, memos, technical reports, and program plans.
• Provide project planning services including project initiation, communication management and risk management.
• Prepare presentation materials for presentations given by clients.
• Prepare presentation materials and present on program/project related topics.
• Provide subject matter expertise to guide and inform client programs.
• Support efforts to streamline client processes while aligning to program goals.
• Assist with preparation of Technical and Price Proposals.
• Develop Progress Reports and review invoices for completeness and accuracy.
• Direct client, sub-consultant, and in-house staff coordination utilizing professional communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Make confident and timely decisions.
• Anticipate and mitigate conflicts/issues and complete projects within the budget, while satisfying the clients expectations.
• Monitor work of Sub-Consultants to ensure completion of work on time and within budget, including technical review of their work.
• Provide Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of technical reports, documents, or proposals prepared by others.
• Enhance expertise through continued learning.
• Actively participate in professional and/or technical organizations.
• This is a primarily remote position with occasional on-site requirements based on company or client expectations.

What you bring to our firm:

• 4+ years of experience in long-range transportation and/or strategic transportation organizational planning.
• S. in an applicable field.
• Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) organizations (Local or State) is preferred.
• Asset management program support experience is preferred.
• Proficient in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office suite.
• Professional written & oral communication skills.
• Highly effective organization, coordination, and file management skills.
• Process and detail-oriented work style.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret client and regulatory requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple projects efficiently.
• Willingness to work with and learn from teammates of all levels.
• Ability to grow to the next level of leadership and success.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

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