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Posting closes on 11/30/2026
This position is responsible for management and supervision in the Planning & Research Division and performing complex professional engineering.
Examples of Work
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.
- Supervise and review staff including hiring, terminating, evaluating performance of, approving timecards for and administering disciplinary actions to subordinate staff.
- Organize and provide technical supervision of complex transportation planning activities.
- Coordinate, oversee, and provide technical supervision to engineers and planners working on transportation studies.
- Provide technical editing for published reports and documents pertaining to transportation planning produced within the Division.
- Interact with planning and engineering personnel from other agencies and organizations as well as elected officials and public citizens.
- Oversee production of reliable and accurate inventory and traffic data.
- Represent the Department as an expert in matters involving transportation planning.
Additional Examples of Work Applicable to the Statewide Planning Section
- Supervise the preparation of traffic forecasts and the development and use of travel demand models.
- Supervise and coordinate the development of project-development deliverables such as project purpose and need and scoping.
- Review detailed traffic operations analyses performed using industry-standard methods (such as the Highway Capacity Manual) and common software tools (such as Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, the Highway Capacity Software, and Sidra).
- Supervise the development of road user costs and benefit-cost analyses.
- Review traffic impact studies and provide recommendations for access control.
Minimum Requirements
Education and experience: Possession of a current Arkansas license* to practice professional engineering. Multimodal transportation planning related experience. Experience and/or training in conducting transportation planning studies with a state or local planning organization.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: Effective leadership and effective oral and written communication skills. Advanced organizational skills. Ability to interpret and apply Department policies and procedures. Ability to represent the Department in public, conduct meetings, and chair committee sessions. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced knowledge of engineering practices and principles.
Working conditions: Office environment. Occasional statewide travel.
Other licenses, registrations and certifications: Valid driver’s license
- The Department will consider applicants with Professional Engineering licenses from other states, with the condition that a reciprocal Arkansas license be obtained within 180 days of hire. Failure to obtain the Arkansas license within this time period may result in immediate termination. Candidates are responsible for verifying eligibility for reciprocity with the Arkansas PE Board before accepting a position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Posting closes on 11/30/2026
This position is responsible for management and supervision in the Planning & Research Division and performing complex professional engineering.
Examples of Work
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.
- Supervise and review staff including hiring, terminating, evaluating performance of, approving timecards for and administering disciplinary actions to subordinate staff.
- Organize and provide technical supervision of complex transportation planning activities.
- Coordinate, oversee, and provide technical supervision to engineers and planners working on transportation studies.
- Provide technical editing for published reports and documents pertaining to transportation planning produced within the Division.
- Interact with planning and engineering personnel from other agencies and organizations as well as elected officials and public citizens.
- Oversee production of reliable and accurate inventory and traffic data.
- Represent the Department as an expert in matters involving transportation planning.
Additional Examples of Work Applicable to the Statewide Planning Section
- Supervise the preparation of traffic forecasts and the development and use of travel demand models.
- Supervise and coordinate the development of project-development deliverables such as project purpose and need and scoping.
- Review detailed traffic operations analyses performed using industry-standard methods (such as the Highway Capacity Manual) and common software tools (such as Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, the Highway Capacity Software, and Sidra).
- Supervise the development of road user costs and benefit-cost analyses.
- Review traffic impact studies and provide recommendations for access control.
Minimum Requirements
Education and experience: Possession of a current Arkansas license* to practice professional engineering. Multimodal transportation planning related experience. Experience and/or training in conducting transportation planning studies with a state or local planning organization.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: Effective leadership and effective oral and written communication skills. Advanced organizational skills. Ability to interpret and apply Department policies and procedures. Ability to represent the Department in public, conduct meetings, and chair committee sessions. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced knowledge of engineering practices and principles.
Working conditions: Office environment. Occasional statewide travel.
Other licenses, registrations and certifications: Valid driver’s license
- The Department will consider applicants with Professional Engineering licenses from other states, with the condition that a reciprocal Arkansas license be obtained within 180 days of hire. Failure to obtain the Arkansas license within this time period may result in immediate termination. Candidates are responsible for verifying eligibility for reciprocity with the Arkansas PE Board before accepting a position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation planning manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field
- Experience managing transportation plans such as long-range plans or transportation improvement programs
- Proficiency in GIS software and travel demand modeling tools
- AICP certification or active progress toward certification
- Knowledge of federal transportation funding programs including FHWA and FTA requirements
- Demonstrated experience leading public engagement and interagency coordination processes
Tips for Your Transportation Planning Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to plan types
Hiring managers distinguish between short-range operational plans and long-range comprehensive plans. Call out the specific plan types you've led, whether that's transportation improvement programs, corridor studies, or transit development plans, so reviewers can match your experience instantly.
Highlight your software proficiency clearly
GIS platforms, travel demand modeling tools, and traffic simulation software are often listed as hard requirements. Name the specific tools you've used in your resume rather than grouping them as 'planning software,' because automated screening will filter for exact terms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transportation planning manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies by their active plan cycles
Public agencies and metropolitan planning organizations often post transportation planning manager roles when a major plan update is launching. Check whether a prospective employer's long-range plan or transportation improvement program is due for a cycle update, then apply before the position closes.
Prepare a portfolio of stakeholder outcomes
Interviewers for this role focus heavily on public engagement and cross-agency coordination. Bring two or three concrete examples of how your outreach process shaped a plan's final recommendations, not just that you held meetings, so your answers show decision-level impact.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Transportation planning manager roles vary widely in budget authority, staff size, and modal focus. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll oversee capital programming, manage a team, or lead federally funded projects, because those factors define career trajectory more than title alone.
Transportation Planning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transportation planning managers?
HDR, Amazon, and Kimley-Horn are hiring the most transportation planning managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Both public agencies and private consulting firms appear frequently among the top hirers for this role.
How many transportation planning manager jobs are remote?
About 35% of transportation planning manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles remain less common than in many other planning disciplines. Policy analysis, grant writing, and long-range planning tasks tend to be the sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements.
How do you become a transportation planning manager?
Start with a degree in urban planning, civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a closely related field. Build several years of experience as a transportation planner or analyst, taking on progressively larger project responsibilities. Earning your AICP certification signals professional readiness for managerial roles. From there, move into lead planner or senior planner positions where you supervise staff or manage plan deliverables before stepping into a manager title.
Can you get hired as a transportation planning manager without direct management experience?
Some agencies and consulting firms will hire strong senior planners into manager roles when they've led project teams or coordinated across departments, even without a formal supervisory title. Framing your experience around directing work, setting timelines, and coordinating with external stakeholders makes a compelling case. Smaller municipalities and regional agencies often offer the most accessible entry points into a first manager position.
What does the transportation planning manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a two to three round process. The first round is typically a phone or video screen with HR covering your background and availability. A second technical interview with planning staff or a panel tests your knowledge of federal programs, plan development processes, and software tools. Final rounds often include a presentation where you walk through a past project or respond to a scenario, demonstrating both technical depth and stakeholder communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to transportation planning manager jobs?
You can find and apply to transportation planning manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from public agencies, transit authorities, consulting firms, and metropolitan planning organizations across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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