A Director of Urban / Transportation Planning directs and oversees planning and develops projects that maintain or improve the quality of life in a city or region. Addresses specific transportation, economic development, housing and environmental issues. Directs planning to address aesthetic and technical concerns, community goals and the future impact of development.
If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you.
General Duties:
Preparing airport master plans, airport layout plans, site selection studies, obstruction analysis, forecasting, noise and environmental evaluations, terminal plans, sustainability evaluations, business plans, and other airport planning tasks and projects Assist the aviation market in smart airport planning programs, and lead or assist in writing grant applications Communicate analysis results in the form of technical memoranda, reports, graphic displays, and presentations to government bodies and elected officials as part of the aviation planning process Participate in preparation of technical proposals, scope of work development, and external relationship building and technical presentations Client and project team coordination for the identified tasks We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:
Skills:
Experience in complex and controversial projects Experience with Microsoft Office software Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS Experience with AEDT and/or AviPlan Turn preferred Experience with managing project financials preferred Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to technical staff, public officials, and the general public in both written and oral format Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills Must demonstrate an interest in experiencing a variety of assignments and responsibilities
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or a relevant field Minimum of 8 years of relevant airport planning experience with increasing responsibilities and project leadership Must have a strong working knowledge of FAA advisory circulars and orders Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, airport boards, FAA and regulatory organizations Preferred additional qualifications: Master's degree in relevant field Following certifications:
AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV
SP, etc. Proven experience as a project manager and/or task leader on airport planning projects Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project needs and deadlines Travel to client location or regulatory agencies for project-related tasks is expected
