Planning Practice Lead, Southwest Region

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects

. Lead, supervise and mentor staff .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing planning projects for federal, state, local, and tribal clients, with a strong focus on transportation, land use, and multimodal infrastructure planning. Proven leadership in mentoring staff, coordinating project teams, and developing client relationships while ensuring project milestones are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience In Transportation PlanningAICP Or PE Certification PreferredProject And Task Management SkillsEffective Oral And Written Communication SkillsProficiency In Microsoft Suite

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPlanning Document AuthoringResource AllocationScope And Fee DevelopmentMultimodal Infrastructure PlanningTeam CoordinationClient Proposal PreparationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationAttention To DetailSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

AICP CertificationPE Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal ClientsState DOTsMPOsLocal MunicipalitiesUrban And Regional PlanningTransportation PlanningLand Use PlanningTribal ClientsProject ExecutionClient Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, supervise and mentor staff
Develop and maintain a leadership pipeline within the planning program
Delegate and allocate staff resources to ensure project milestones are met
Serve as Senior Project Manager for a variety of projects and clients
Oversee and coordinate team work efforts for accuracy, quality, design, and client requirements
Communicate directly with federal, state, local, tribal, and private industry clients
Mentor and train staff and ensure team members have sufficient resources
Oversee multiple clients and projects simultaneously
Prepare project proposals, scopes of services, and fee proposals
Develop and nurture relationships with clients and peers
Represent Wilson & Company at professional and industry meetings
Attract and retain quality team members
Collaborate with regional and national managers on company goals, client development, and business planning
Manage planning projects through all phases, from marketing and scope/fee development through final deliverables
Coordinate project teams, task leads, resource specialists, and subconsultants
Collaborate with professionals across federal, transportation, municipal services, and water resources disciplines
Author planning documents supporting approvals for federal, state, local, and tribal clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, or related curriculum
AICP or PE certification preferred
10+ years’ experience leading a team of professionals, including supervising/mentoring staff and allocating staff resources
10+ years’ experience in transportation, land use, and/or multimodal infrastructure planning
10+ years’ experience managing planning projects for federal, state, local and/or tribal clients
Project and task management skills with proven ability to complete work on schedule and within budget
Effective oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in software systems, including the Microsoft suite of programs
Experience winning and executing projects for state DOTs, MPOs and local municipalities
Ability to manage multiple team members and coordinate effectively with planners, engineers and technicians
Self-starter with ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with direct reports, peers, senior staff and clients
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options
Life insurance options
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings plans
Professional success and personal development support
EEO employer
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment background checks