Overview

Utah Transit Authority Description Help shape how Utah moves and turn big-picture transportation goals into projects that make a difference. As a Planning Project Manager at the Utah Transit Authority, you will lead a diverse portfolio of complex projects and initiatives that influence the future of public transportation throughout the region. From long-range transit planning and service development to customer experience improvements and regional transportation programs, you will bring people, resources, and ideas together to turn strategic goals into action. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, oversee consultant and contractor work, and guide projects from planning through implementation. Your work will help strengthen transit connections, improve mobility, and support the continued growth of communities across Utah. As the Planning Project Manager , you will: Manage, coordinate, and support development activities for a variety of Utah Transit Authority (UTA) projects and programs. Examples include, but are not limited to, UTA's Long-Range Transit Plan, Five-Year Service Plan, Annual Service Plan, Triannual Change Day Plans, Customer Experience Action Plan, Planned Service and Disruptions, contracted service, contracted service monitoring, and contracted service operations planning. Apply strong technical project management skills and maintain a strong knowledge of transportation, public transit systems, and urban planning. Oversee, evaluate, and manage the work of UTA employees as well as consultants and contractors conducting planning studies, and/or help oversee the provision of technical and business support to projects and programs. Be responsible for or assist in selecting and supervising consultants and contractors. Participate in resolving key policy issues and other strategic problems associated with UTA's projects and programs. Develop and manage program budgets and monitor progress and accountability. Coordinate planning project and program development activities with other UTA departments and transportation partners, including MPOs, UDOT, and local communities. This is an in-person position based in the greater Salt Lake City area; candidates who live outside the area will need to relocate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent experience. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Community of Transportation Professionals (ITE), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Professional Engineer (PE) or other professional certification desirable. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience managing successful delivery of planning, transit or capital projects using a formal project management life cycle tool, including developing and managing of scope, schedule, and budget. A Master's degree in a related field or professional project management related certification can equate to two (2) years of related experience. Experience in transit planning or a related planning field, leading project teams with at least four (4) project team members and dealing with clients both internal and external project stakeholders. Project management experience related to planning or transit projects preferred, but not required. Knowledge/Skills: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Microsoft, Asana, and/or Procore project management software preferred. Adobe CS preferred. Expert in facilitating and fostering teamwork, Conflict resolution, Excellent written & verbal communications Continuous improvement Critical thinking; analytical and problem-solving expertise Project integration management; project planning Stakeholder management; customer and quality focused Requirements analysis Resource management Resilience Abilities: Multi-task and prioritize activities for projects of all siz