Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

The Manager of Urban Planning and Business Case Development is the designated owner of the NJ TRANSIT’s Capital Plan portfolio of projects and oversees the necessary economic and planning activities to ensure capital projects and programs are developed and assessed consistent with agency, state, and federal goals. The Manager will be responsible for institutionalizing the business case process for various projects and programs to ensure a robust planning process that includes the development of socio-economic analysis for projects and programs, and the creation of benefit-cost analysis for major capital projects. The Manager is also responsible for providing expertise in urban planning activities, stakeholder engagement activities for capital projects and will be a key supporting agent to project managers with robust stakeholder engagement scopes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of socioeconomic assessments, studies, and other activities necessary to develop Capital Plan documentation including the Capital Plan Updates and new Capital Plans.
• Manage the development of investment plans, master plans, and other efforts in coordination with local communities, partner agencies, and other key project stakeholders for public-facing capital projects and programs.
• Support projects as a technical advisor or a task lead for major capital projects requiring expertise in any of the following: urban planning, station and facility master planning, mobility planning, stakeholder engagement, business case analysis, and economic development.
• Work closely with academic institutions to develop economic impact analysis, benefit-cost analysis, social benefits, and other socioeconomic assessments.
• Manage the process for business case development to guide future planning and design efforts for a variety of transit projects.
• Provide recommendations and consult on the development of the Capital Plan with a focus on the agency’s portfolio of public-facing facilities and locations, local development goals, adjacent development activities, opportunities to improve public spaces, and the agency’s asset management and state of good repair database.
• Work closely with NJ TRANSIT’s Government and Community Relations group to develop strategies and approaches for implementing stakeholder engagement activities to progress capital projects and programs.
• Monitor and identify opportunities to link future capital investments with state, county, or municipal economic development opportunities.
• Manage, review, and utilize academic and consultant capabilities to develop reports, evaluations, master plans, infrastructure plans, and other supporting documentation for the capital plan and for capital project development.
• Coordinate with MPOs, FTA, local communities, and other federal and state entities to identify funding sources and requirements for acquiring funding for major projects and programs.
• Develop scope of work for projects requiring urban planning activities, stakeholder engagement, socioeconomic analysis and business case development.
• Other duties as assigned

This Position Supervises:

• Urban Planner
• Principal Economist

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Transportation, Economics, Architecture, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience in fields related to the following: public transportation, economics, urban development, urban planning, urban design, master planning, federal programs, and transportation policy.
• Experience in developing strategies, plans, and designs related to transportation planning, urban planning, station master planning, economic analysis, and public realm improvements is required
• A Master’s degree is preferred in Planning, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, or Public Policy which can substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• A PHD can substitute for a proportionate number of years of experience if applicable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Firm understanding of topics related to urban planning, stakeholder engagement, economic analysis, and socioeconomic analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spatial analysis tools including GIS.
• Knowledge in using urban planning/architecture/engineering/design tools is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct staff of professional and technical employees.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communications skills, with the ability to convey complex topics and policies succinctly.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies required External agencies may include state and local elected officials and decision makers at state and federal New Jersey State and municipal government, elected and other public officials, as well as federal or state agencies or authorities.

Working Environment:

• Office 

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401(a), 401(k) Retirement Plans - up to 9% employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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