Principal Planner
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USD 130000 - 160000
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Job Description
Toole Design is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Principal Planner in Los Angeles CA. Do you have a strong planning background with a successful track record of project management for multimodal transportation planning Are you passionate about sustainability equity and the opportunity to work on innovative multimodal projects that make communities more livable Are you looking to collaborate with some of the regions most thoughtful and innovative transportation professionals If so please consider joining our accomplished and energetic L.A. team.
This Principal Planner position with a focus on active and multimodal transportation earns a competitive salary and great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability a health savings account (HSA) a flexible spending account (FSA). We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike walk or use transit for a better quality of life.
About Toole Design
Toole Design is the leading engineering planning and landscape architecture firm specializing. Our plans focus on projects that are feasible and implementable in the near term to improve conditions for people of all ages and abilities who bike walk or roll. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland we have expanded throughout the United States and our offices in Oakland and Los Angeles work together to serve all of California.
Our talented team of planners landscape architects urban designers and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people regardless of age ability race or gender. We help clients find people-first solutions that prioritize safety and active transportation at all different scales: national state regional local corridor and intersections and crossings. Underpinning our work is our unwavering commitment to human-centered planning and design and streets and places that exemplify equity ethics and empathy. As an Engineering News-Record top 500 design firm we have also been named a best firm to work for and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.
A Day in the Life of a Principal Planner
As a Principal Planner you will develop and nurture client relationships mentor colleagues and lead exciting fun and challenging projects throughout the region and the state (while also supporting efforts across the country). You will lead teams from a variety of disciplines on complex and impactful work pursue and win work and reinforce our firms reputation as trusted experts and advisors. You will engage with and integrate input from a broad range of stakeholders to create impactful plans that build momentum towards positive change in communities.
At Toole Design we focus on projects that align with our values. We work on projects that encompass research policy planning design guidance program development inclusive engagement implementation and evaluation and these occur at all different scales (national state regional and local). As a Principal Planner you may lead multimodal corridor studies Vision Zero Safe Routes to Schools Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans New Mobility and Curbside Management Trails and Greenways Complete Streets and/or Transit Access addition to project work you will participate in business development pursuits with a focus in LA / Southern California. And through it all you will work with a close-knit team that is passionate about the communities we serve.
Qualifications of a Principal Planner
- Extensive knowledge of multimodal transportation planning practices and techniques
- At least 15 years of experience working on transportation projects preferably in L.A. / Southern California
- At least eight (8) years of project management experience and demonstrated success in independently managing projects at a range of scales
- A bachelors or masters degree in planning or a related field (or additional work experience in the field in lieu of a degree)
- Outstanding written verbal and public speaking communication skills
- The ability to deliver high-quality work on-time and on-budget
- The motivation to win work including forming and managing client relationships identifying potential opportunities and developing proposals and interview materials
- A willingness to develop new techniques lead projects in new practice areas or oversee the use of new tools
- The ability to facilitate training for other employees clients agency staff and/or professional organizations
- Fluency or a working knowledge of the Spanish language a plus
- Strong graphic communication skills and working knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS) and the Adobe Creative Suite a plu
Youll be great here if:
- Youre passionate about contributing to Southern Californias future as a more accessible sustainable and equitable region
- You have a strong working knowledge of the LA metro areas geography public agencies and political landscape
- You understand equity and the role that systems of oppression have played in shaping access to public spaces transportation resources and opportunities
- Youve led complex projects that involve coordinating collaborative work between staff teams consultant partners and public sector or nonprofit partners; and managing schedules and budgets
Work Schedule for a Principal Planner
This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. Our office is conveniently located in downtown Los Angeles and is easily accessed on foot by bicycle and via transit. We also provide employees with flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home up to two (2) days per week.
We are targeting a salary range of $130000.00-$160000.00 with flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates.
Ready to Join our Los Angeles Team
We understand your time is valuable so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Principal Planner position please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.
At Toole Design diversity is a necessity not a nice-to-have. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better more inclusive communities. We encourage those from underrepresented communities - women people of color LGBTQIA immigrants those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you dont think your current skill set checks every box below but this role seems to align with your strengths we want to hear from you.
Were proud that about half of our managers are women and we are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).
Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting and asking for Human Resources or emailing .
For more information about Toole Design visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn Instagram or Facebook.
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Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
