Director of Transit, West Coast

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Director of Transit, West Coast page is loaded Director of Transit, West Coast Apply remote type Hybrid locations US | CA | Los Angeles - 707 Wilshire Boulevard time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago job requisition id 1913 Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.

Job Summary Sam Schwartz, a TYLin company, is seeking a full-time West Coast Director of Transit to be based in our Los Angeles office. This position will be part of a dynamic team that provides a range of planning services for public, private, andnon-profit clients, including transit network development, corridor studies, strategic planning, multimodal transportation plans, and zero-emission bus planning. This is an in-person position, though staff may work from home on certain days with permission from manager.

This position will be focused on leading transit planning projects that may include transit service development, comprehensive operations analyses, bus rapid transit planning, corridor studies and tactical mobility lanes, emerging mobility planning, and transit agency strategic plans. This position may participate in zero-emission bus (ZEB) planning studies. Responsibilities & Qualifications T he selected individual will perform various tasks , such as :

Leading interdisciplinary teams on a variety of transit planning projects

Writing and reviewing technical reports and developing presentations

Understanding and interpreting data analy sis results to drive development of recommendations and solutions

Managing project budgets and schedules

Supporting the west coast growth strategy for the transit practice

Managing client relationships

Identifying new business opportunities and supporting business development

Representing the company at industry events

Leading proposal development and contributing to interview presentations

Developing and implementing processes that make the work product better

Active involvement with relevant industry organizations and participation in conferences and other industry events

Authoring thought leadership (articles, blog posts, etc.) on these topics

Skills and Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:

Entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, collaborative work style

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively

Proficiency in using spreadsheet s to interpret data and conduct complex analysis

Experience managing transit planning projects

Additional transit e xperience in any of the following additional areas:

Transit scheduling and operations

Zero-emission bus technologies and electrical principles

“Emerging mobility” solutions such as microtransit

Flexibility to work on-site and non-standard business hours occasionally, must be able to travel

Proficiency in data analysis and spreadsheet modeling tools

Requirements

C andidates must meet the following requirements:

Eight years ’ experience in the transportation planning field

Bachelors degree in urban planning , transportation engineering, or related field ; Master’s degree is preferred .

AICP or PE certification is desirable but not required .

Please include your resume and cover letter with your application. Work samples and references may be requested .

Additional Information TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $109,700 to $175,900 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.

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Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Sam Schwartz is driven by entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, mutual respect, and inclusivity .

The pace is quick and the environment highly collaborative. Every member of the team is empowered to make decisions and contributions that impact our success.

A strong work ethic and sense of humor unite us as we work together to develop visionary solutions for our clients.

For us, Making the Journey Better isn’t just a job—it’s a full-time passion .

If you believe every community should be rich in mobility options, dream of better designs for streets and public spaces, and are committed to building a conscientious and sustainable future.

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