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Planning Director – Transportation Planning (Chicago, IL)
Lead Growth. Shape the Future of Transportation.
STV is seeking a Planning Director to lead and grow our Transportation Planning Practice in Chicago. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on expanding market presence, building client relationships, and delivering complex planning programs across the region.
Your Impact
Drive growth with key clients including IDOT, CTA, Metra, and City of Chicago
Lead major pursuits, on-call contracts, and strategic planning initiatives
Serve as PM/Principal on feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and environmental reviews
Build and mentor a high-performing local planning team
Shape STV’s long-term planning strategy in Chicago
10+ years in transportation planning
Strong client relationships and BD experience
Expertise in planning studies and project delivery
Experience with public agencies (federal, state, local)
AICP or PE required
Lead a growing Midwest planning practice
Influence high-profile infrastructure investments
Advance your career through leadership opportunities and national collaboration
$164,279.49 - $187,747.98
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 (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 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.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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