National Technical Leader – Integrated Planning

Freese and Nichols

. Partner with the Urban Planning + Design, Water/Wastewater Planning, and Water Resource Planning Practice Leaders to align market needs with internal capabilities, strengths, and gaps .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Integrated Planning and Transportation, with a strong focus on developing and implementing practice standards, processes, and tools. Proven ability to lead complex projects, drive technical training, and foster innovation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Integrated Planning ExpertiseTechnical Direction SettingPractice Standards DevelopmentTechnical Training Program DevelopmentTransportation Domain Expertise

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTechnical Proposal DevelopmentQuality Control ReviewProcess ImprovementGeospatial Data AnalysisVirtual Design and ConstructionInnovation and R&DComplex Problem SolvingTechnical CommunicationLeadership in Technical Fields

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work AbilityCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

GISAI ToolsEmerging TechnologiesVirtual Design Tools

Industry Keywords

Urban PlanningWater Resource PlanningWater/Wastewater PlanningTechnical AdvisoryPractice-Wide Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Urban Planning + Design, Water/Wastewater Planning, and Water Resource Planning Practice Leaders to align market needs with internal capabilities, strengths, and gaps
Set and communicate technical direction that supports consistent delivery across teams and offices
Develop, maintain, and implement practice standards, processes, and tools to improve quality and consistency
Coordinate quality leadership across the practice, including senior advisors, quality control reviewers, and group technical leaders
Build and drive technical training and development pathways from onboarding through advanced practice expertise
Sponsor and advance innovation and R&D efforts that improve how work is delivered
Collaborate on applied technology enablement, including virtual design and construction, GIS/geospatial data, AI, and emerging tools
Support technical elements of strategic pursuits, including technical approaches, resourcing, and proposal reviews
Lead the firm’s growth of Integrated Planning capabilities to deliver customized solutions for local clients, including cities and counties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of experience with recognized ability to lead others, deliver complex projects, and develop technical approaches for proposals
Outstanding communication and organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to achieve results
Recognized technical expert in a specific service or discipline within Transportation
Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Preferred: Experience developing and implementing practice-wide standards, processes, and tools
Preferred: Experience building technical training programs and supporting long-term capability development
Preferred: Experience serving as a senior advisor and/or quality control reviewer on complex work
Preferred: Experience presenting at conferences and engaging with technical committees and industry groups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment
Hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work