Project Manager - Transportation Engineer/Planner

Location: Oakland, CA, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Oakland office is seeking a Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to join their Transportation team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will contribute to the production and delivery of transit and transportation planning projects, which may include several of the following areas:
• Corridor Planning
• General Plans, Specific Plans, or Precise Plans
• Short-Range Transit Plans
• Active Transportation Plans
• Mulitmodal Concept Design
• Transit Operations and Performance Analysis
• Traffic and Bicycle/Pedestrian Analysis
• Proficiency in analysis of transportation data
• Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to short- and long-range transportation planning, overseeing public and stakeholder engagement activities, and conducting detailed technical analyses.
• This role demands a high level of multi-disciplinary coordination, requiring the candidate to seamlessly integrate efforts across various teams and specialties. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation-focused planning experience
• Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering, City or Urban Planning, or a related field.
• CA Professional Engineer License preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Experience communicating and working with clients
• Experience managing projects and tasks
• Experience interacting with the public as part of project outreach activities
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation
• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects 

Salary Range:$135,000 to $175,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

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 19 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.