Transportation Safety Practice Lead

Description

Toole Design Group is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Transportation Safety Practice Lead. Are you passionate about multimodal transportation safety and achieving Vision Zero? Would you like an opportunity to work on challenging transportation projects that make communities more livable? Do you love problem-solving related to the safety of vulnerable road users? If so, please consider applying to lead our Safety practice.

This position can be based in any of our office locations* and works a hybrid schedule of up to 2 days per week from home. 

*Office locations: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Madison, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Oakland, CA; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; Raleigh, NC; Seattle, WA; Silver Spring, MD; Spartanburg, SC.

The Transportation Safety Practice Lead earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), a flexible spending account (FSA), and all staff start with at least 24 days of PTO. We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life. 

We are targeting a salary of $110,000-$170,000 for this position. Candidates who qualify for the higher end of the pay range typically surpass all stated qualifications, demonstrating exceptional expertise, advanced technical skills, and a strong, positive reputation within the industry.

About Toole Design

Toole Design is the leading planning, engineering, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland, we have expanded into 17 offices throughout the United States. Our talented team of staff are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race or gender. We have been named a "best firm to work for" and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.

A Day in the Life of a Transportation Safety Practice Lead

Practice Leads are Director-level positions who oversee one of our core national service areas. As our Transportation Safety Practice Lead, you will develop and implement the strategic vision for the success and growth of our safety practice. At Toole Design, the safety practice is one of our largest service areas that includes safety action plans, Vision Zero, and a wide variety of safety-focused projects. Working closely with our Research and Data Science Practice Leads, you will be responsible for keeping our work on systemic safety analysis, road safety audits, and countermeasure selection at the leading edge of the industry. You will have opportunities to independently manage projects across the country and will work regularly with a team of civil engineers, planners, landscape architects, researchers, and data scientists to ensure that our Active Transportation Plans, design guidelines, and roadway design projects reflect safe systems principles. You'll be at the table with clients and colleagues from a variety of disciplines, helping to write national design guidance, conduct research, develop tools and resources, and deliver a wide array of innovative projects. You will identify and spearhead business development opportunities, lead project pursuits, and help uphold the firm's commitment to Quality Control. In an industry that is constantly changing, you'll help us ensure that our safety work remains at the leading edge of the field. 

Work Schedule for a Transportation Safety Practice Lead

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home up to 2 days per week. Our office is located in Boston's Downtown Crossing, directly adjacent to the iconic Boston Common, within a short walk to all of the major rapid transit lines and close to both North Station and South Station commuter rail lines. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit.

Ready to Join our Boston Team? 

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.

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