Strategic Planning Manager

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metra Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planning Manager to join our team at Metra. As a key member of our Planning and Strategy Division, you will be responsible for leading our efforts in station area land-use planning, transit-oriented development planning, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day activities of the Planning and Strategy Division, including assigning, reviewing, tracking, and approving final work products.
  • Develop and implement strategic planning efforts, including the development of Metra's station area land-use plans, transit-oriented development plans, and long-range system service plans.
  • Oversee the development of regional, corridor, and station plans, studies, strategies, and documents to ensure consistency with Metra's plans and initiatives.
  • Lead the development and execution of planning data collection and survey efforts, including modeling efforts.
  • Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or related field. Master's degree in Planning will be deemed to meet the bachelor's degree requirement.
  • Minimum of six years of progressively responsible land-use planning, transportation planning, urban planning, spatial analysis, or related planning experience.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning, particularly public transit and commuter/regional rail and urban planning and design.
  • Considerable knowledge of data analysis, report preparation and writing, spreadsheets, and statistical software packages.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, research, and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external groups.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Strong math skills, specifically statistical analysis.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (specifically Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint) and ArcGIS.
  • Familiarity with travel demand modeling software and techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical materials.
  • Ability to manage projects.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to supervise staff.
  • Ability to pay a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Ability to represent Metra to external agencies.
  • Ability to establish work processes and procedures.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to operate a vehicle.
  • Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metra's 6-county region.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Planning.

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