Transit Planning Practice Leader

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Transit Planner/Project Manager to join our team in San Diego, California (CA) overseeing various, large transportation and transit infrastructure projects. 

• Has a strategic mindset and a passion for leading large transportation/transit planning projects.

• Leading transportation planning for transit projects including Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, and Fixed and On Demand services.

• Collaborating with municipalities, regional entities, transit agencies, and members of the public.

• Play a role in business development by tracking transportation planning opportunities.

• Mentor and develop staff, provides leadership in an environment that encourages teamwork, initiative, and growth.
• Lead project outreach activities including guiding the direction of public engagement, giving presentations, meeting with community members, businesses, and organizations to explain the project scope, impacts, benefits, mitigations, etc.
• Collaborate with agencies and municipal clients on complex planning and project delivery challenges.
• Perform project management duties such as managing large tasks and projects, performing research, report writing, leading public involvement meetings and maintaining client relations in support of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Develop schedules, review invoices, manage progress reports, prepare scopes, and track budgets.

• Leadership responsibilities include:

  • Lead a team while building and managing relationships with key clients.

  • Operate with integrity and sound business principles.

  • Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.

  • Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing a Transit Planning practice.

  • Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.

• Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results.

• 15+ years of years of experience managing Transit projects in Southern California with a demonstrated ability to manage those projects profitably 
• Bachelors Degree or higher in city or regional planning or related
• Registered American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Preferred
• Local and regional experience preferred
• Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
• A desire to lead and grow a planning practice
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Base Salary Range:

• $145,000-$250,000
• Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation 

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.