Planning Manager - Tolling, Transporation

STV is seeing a Planning Manager - Tolling, Transportation for the Transportation Group.

Position Overview

STV is seeking an experienced, dynamic Planning Manager with Tolling Expertise to join our expanding Transportation West Division. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and deliver transformative transportation and tolling projects throughout the Western U.S., with a strategic focus on California, and important emphasis on Oregon and Washington markets. The role may also support projects originating from our growing national Planning and Advisory Services group. While the role primarily serves the Western region, it offers the flexibility to be based from any location with an STV office.

As a Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping regional and statewide transportation strategies, including congestion pricing, toll policy development, equity frameworks, and advanced mobility solutions. You will work directly with public agencies and private sector clients to design and implement forward-thinking, equitable, and sustainable transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership and Team Development

• Work directly with a team of transportation planners, engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation.

• Support the growth of STV's tolling and advisory services across California, while also strengthening presence in Oregon and Washington.

• Encourage continuous learning and professional development within the team through leadership and mentoring other professionals.

Technical Expertise and Project Delivery

• Direct complex transportation and tolling studies, including feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, environmental impact evaluations, and strategic implementation plans.

• Integrate Smart Cities concepts, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and emerging mobility technologies into planning and advisory work.

• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring superior quality and client satisfaction.

• Provide technical leadership on toll policy development, pricing strategies, funding approaches, and operational frameworks.

Client and Business Development

• Build and nurture strong relationships with transportation agencies (federal, state, and local), metropolitan planning organizations, and private clients - with a priority focus on California, and robust engagement in Oregon and Washington.

• Lead and support business development initiatives, including pursuit strategies, proposal development, and high-impact presentations.

• Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities in tolling, congestion pricing, and mobility innovations across the Western U.S.

Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement

• Represent STV at regional and national conferences, committees, and industry organizations (e.g., ITS America, IBTTA, AASHTO).

• Contribute to internal and external publications and thought leadership on innovative transportation and tolling practices.

• Support grant writing and policy advocacy to secure funding and drive client initiatives forward.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years in transportation and/or city planning, with at least 5 years focused on tolling or congestion pricing.

  • Demonstrated success in delivering complex, multidisciplinary planning projects and leading high-performing teams.

  • Proven experience with public agency clients and private sector partners in California, and familiarity with transportation markets in Oregon and Washington.

• Skills:

  • Strong technical expertise in transportation planning, tolling policy, and advanced mobility technologies.

  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage complex scopes, budgets, and schedules.

  • Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with skill in engaging a diverse range of stakeholders and representing STV effectively.

  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., MSOffice Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite; experience with 3D modeling software is a plus).

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.