About This Position:
We are seeking a qualified Transit Project Lead (Engineer or Planner) with ten (10) plus years’ experience to become a part of our established Transit Group for our Albany, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse or White Plains Offices. This position will work on a variety of projects and interact with traffic engineers, highway engineers, transportation planners and our clients. Projects generally focus on bus related planning and infrastructure, and can include transportation and transit planning, station design, highway design, facilities and site design, alternatives analysis and concept development, and construction coordination. The position may require efforts outside normal business hours to travel, meet client requests and/or attend meetings. A background and a desire to improve our public transportation systems is a plus.
Responsibilities include:
- Investigate options to improve efficiency in bus service and make recommendations for network redesign and planning
- Bus rapid transit experience
- Evaluate bus operations to identify opportunities to reduce overhead costs,
- Design bus facilities including maintenance yards and bus stops
- Lead intermediate and limited complex transportation planning, and/or engineering assignments in this field.
- Lead or assist with multidisciplinary projects involving architecture, mechanical and structural engineering disciplines
- Prepare conceptual plans, graphics and documents.
- Lead project and/or public meetings.
- Responsible for report writing for all related projects.
- Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of Public Transportation related planning and/or engineering assignments.
- Assume client relations and financial responsibilities for routine projects.
- Develop and/or review project documents for scope, conformity and quality.
- Work with accounting to complete monthly invoicing for projects.
- Assist with project management duties – staffing, scope, schedule and budget development
- Assist with business development activities, including proposal preparation
- Check planning and designs prepared by others
- Direct coordination with clients
Job Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
- A professional licensure and/or certifications in related planning and engineering disciplines. (AICP, PE)
- The candidate must have experience working on public transportation projects in some capacity, preferably with New York State public transportation authorities and
- FTA experience a plus.
- Active member of a professional practice organization.
Pay Range:
Albany/Syracuse, NY: $48/hour – $62.50/hour
Poughkeepsie, NY: $52/hour – $68/hour
White Plains, NY: $55/hour – $72/hour
Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.
Why Creighton Manning?
Creighton Manning, a GAI company, offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and support infrastructure that strengthens communities. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that improve transportation networks, support municipal services, advance land development, and expand energy infrastructure.
At Creighton Manning, you’ll work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, inspectors, and support professionals in a collaborative, client-focused environment. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. As part of GAI, Creighton Manning offers the teamwork and client focus of a regional firm, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.
Benefits To Working at Creighton Manning Include:
Competitive Pay & Recognition
- Market based, competitive compensation
- Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work–Life Balance
- Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
- An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
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Skills Required
- 10 or more years of experience in a similar role
- Bachelor's degree or better
- Professional licensure or certification in a related planning or engineering discipline, such as AICP or PE
- Experience working on public transportation projects
- Active membership in a professional practice organization
- Experience with New York State public transportation authorities
- FTA experience
What We Do
GAI Consultants is a multidisciplinary engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm providing customized technical expertise and solutions to power, transportation, development, government, and industrial clients. Its services include environmental and geotechnical engineering, transportation planning and design, land development, surveying, permitting, water management, and infrastructure design. Project work includes roads, bridges, transmission lines, power plants, commercial developments, distribution centers, and industrial facilities.
