Transportation Planning Leader

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

We are seeking a Transportation Planning Leader for our West Region, based in our Los Angeles office. This role is pivotal in driving sustainable urban development solutions through transportation planning and design. This position requires a deep understanding of the policies, programs, and budgets that influence public agency decisions, along with established relationships to effectively engage and serve our clients. Your Transportation Planning portfolio will be developed based on your professional practice and Arup’s priorities, and may public transit, include complete streets, active mobility, sustainability, resilience, equity, policy, and design. 

The Opportunity

Business Development/Client Relationship Management:

• • Identify and lead the development and execution of business development strategies to win new projects and contracts and diversify services provided to clients.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients and Oversee the preparation of proposals and bid submissions.
  • Act as a project director to lead project teams to technical and commercial success and lead everyday execution of project engineering scope of work

Technical Expertise/Project Delivery:

• • Establish and maintain quality assurance processes and standards to ensure excellence of delivery.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks related to technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
  • Implement quality control measures to monitor and improve project outcomes and client satisfaction.

People Management:

• • Mentor and develop future business leaders, promote learning from successes and challenges in the business.
  • Support the development of technical, commercial, and soft skills development of staff.

Commercial Oversight/Project Management:

• • Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance to achieve revenue targets and profit margins.
  • Implement financial controls and risk management practices to mitigate financial risks associated with projects.
  • Ensure that contracts are in alignment with the firm’s commercial objectives and risk tolerance.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.  

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

Is this role right for you? 

• Bachelors degree in urban planning, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in transportation planning.
• Experience as a project manager and/or project director is required.
• Experience working in both consulting and public sector is highly desirable.
• Significant experience working with high-level clients and strong relationships in the Southern California market. A candidate with an established profile in the Southern California market is preferred.
• Professional Certifications: PE, AICP, PTP, or similar, or be able to acquire the certification within a year of joining Arup.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community  is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

Los Angeles Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $180,000 to $225,000  per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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