Senior Planning Associate - Puget Sound Market Leader

Trilon Group

Transportation Planner managing sustainable transportation projects for communities in the Puget Sound area. Leading project management and business development activities as a Senior Planning Associate.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for transportation projects, with a strong focus on active, non-motorized transportation. Capable of leading teams, managing budgets, and driving business development initiatives while fostering professional growth among staff.

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Transportation PlanningProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStaff ManagementActive Transportation

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Hard Skills

Project Management PrinciplesBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementProcess ImprovementTechnical Leadership

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsPresentation SkillsDecision-Making CapabilitiesInitiative

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS ProjectDeltek VantagePointMS SharepointMS Teams

Industry Keywords

Community DevelopmentUrban PlanningRegional PlanningNon-Motorized TransportationProfessional Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Project management for a variety of transportation projects from planning and analysis to preliminary design. Drive the success of planning projects and provide technical guidance on the sustainable projects we work on.
Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare and manage schedule, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
Contribute to workload balancing across NW planning staff
Lead business development and marketing activities within the NW and other relevant service areas, nurturing relationships with clients and partners.
Attend industry conferences and professional organization meetings to conduct business development and present on Alta’s work.
Direct staff management of 1-2 staff in our Downtown Seattle office.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff across offices, helping their professional development and career growth.
Collaborate closely with staff from Alta’s other offices and services areas, as well as Alta’s colleagues within the Trilon Group of companies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-14 years of experience as a Transportation Planner in a consulting environment or public entity; 4+ years as a Project Manager; experience/interest managing staff
Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning or other relevant field.
Strong interest, knowledge, and experience in the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
Experience with project management principles, methods and techniques. Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to create and capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace. 3+ years experience in business development and marketing.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
Good presentation skills.
Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent.
Master’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, or a related field of study. Candidates with this or similar Master’s degree credentials would not necessarily need to meet the specific Bachelor degree requirement listed above.
Experience using Deltek VantagePoint, MS Sharepoint/Teams
Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities