Hybrid Mid-to-Senior Level, Parking and Mobility Planning Consultant

at Walker Consultants

• Job title: Mid-to-Senior Level, Parking and Mobility Planning Consultant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Charlotte, United States

About the role

• Parking and Mobility Planning Consultant managing mobility-related projects with a focus on planning and technology at Walker Consultants. Collaborating on strategic plans and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting our long-term strategy for planning, operations, and technology work in the region
• Participating in a local office culture that prioritizes sustainable growth and innovation
• Being a champion for our clients and our firm within the local industry
• Leading and supporting a wide range of projects—from mixed-use development projects to strategic master plans, transit operation feasibility plans, micro-mobility plans, and more.
• Actively maintain existing client relationships and assist in new client business development activities.
• Participating in the development of proposals, RFQ/RFP responses, and interview presentations with the support of local and national marketing and technical staff.
• Helping to create and mentor a supportive, warm, motivating, and innovative local office team.
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships within the local industry and promoting Walker as the region’s consultant of choice.
• Managing parking and mobility projects for public sector and private sector clients, such as supply and demand analysis, operational analyses, master plans, implementation and action plans, and more.
• Effectively communicating and connecting with a broad range of clients and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Lending skill and expertise as needed on projects, with a focus on mobility planning, parking, and curbside management, operations, and technology, data collection, and analysis.
• Leading and/or supporting community engagement, awareness, and collaboration efforts in line with our national community engagement policies and practices.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports, memos, presentations, and other documents in a way that represents our work well and is digestible to a wide range of audiences, from CEOs and City Councils to student groups and immigrant communities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in parking, mobility, curbside, or transportation planning, including project management experience.
• 3+ years in a consulting or professional services environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in urban planning or policy, engineering, or a related planning field.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining existing client relationships and supporting new client business development efforts.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel within the Carolinas (up to ~30%, varying by project phase).
• In addition, the following requirements are preferred:
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience managing projects and/or studies in the East Coast Region.
• 3+ years of experience at a consulting or professional services firm in the East Coast Region.
• An advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in urban planning or policy, engineering, or a related planning field.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• 529 college savings plan
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Paid community involvement hours
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups