Principal Transportation Planner

LaBella Associates

. Manage transportation projects.

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in transportation planning and project management, with a strong focus on client relationship development and business growth. Possesses advanced skills in proposal development, corridor studies, and multi-modal planning.

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Transportation PlanningProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAICP CertificationClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Corridor StudiesService PlanningAlternatives AnalysisConcept DevelopmentBudget TrackingProposal DevelopmentTechnical ResponsibilitiesTask ManagementScheduling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPersuasive CommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

AICP Certification

Industry Keywords

Planning PrinciplesLand Use PlanningZoningMulti-Modal PlanningProfessional Practice Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage transportation projects.
Enhance relationships with existing clients.
Work with market leadership to develop new clients.
Lead larger, more complex transportation, transit, and multi-modal planning assignments.
Spearhead project assignments involving day-to-day task management, staffing, scheduling, technical responsibilities, and client coordination.
Exercise high levels of independence and judgment with minimal supervision from senior management.
Perform corridor studies, service planning, alternatives analysis, and concept development.
Lead project management activities, including budget tracking by task.
Develop proposals and initiate business development activities.
Work outside normal business hours as needed to meet client requests or attend meetings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fifteen (15) years of professional planning experience, or a master's degree in planning or related field and twelve (12) years of professional planning.
AICP Certification is preferred.
Active member of a professional practice organization.
Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning, including funding.
Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, or transportation planning.
Established relationships within the industry.
Possesses strong business development skills.
Demonstrates strong project management qualities and excellent knowledge of project management processes.
Experience with putting together winning proposals and delivering presentations for new work.
An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationships skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Schedule
Health/Dental Insurance
401k Plan with Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long Term Disability
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Team Building Events
Community Service Events
Year-end incentive pay
Employee assistance programs
Insurances