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Planning Director

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$164K - $187K/yr

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 ...

Planning Director

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$164K - $187K/yr

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 ...

Planning Director

Hickory, NC ยท On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

The Planning Director ensures professional, high-quality planning practices that support the City ... and transportation. Coordinate development review efforts through meetings with developers, City ...

Transportation Planning Director

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

... directing staff, client management and project administration. The Department Manager will lead ... Develop transportation planning strategies for communities throughout New Jersey. * Conduct ...

... directing staff, client management and project administration. The Department Manager will lead ... Develop transportation planning strategies for communities throughout New Jersey. * Conduct ...

... directing staff, client management and project administration. The Department Manager will lead ... Develop transportation planning strategies for communities throughout New Jersey. * Conduct ...

Transportation Planning Director

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

... directing staff, client management and project administration. The Department Manager will lead ... Develop transportation planning strategies for communities throughout New Jersey. * Conduct ...

Planning Director

Hickory, NC ยท On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

The Planning Director ensures professional, high-quality planning practices that support the City ... and transportation. Coordinate development review efforts through meetings with developers, City ...

The Planning Director oversees long-range planning, current planning and building services ... Administer and enforce planning, zoning, subdivision, watershed, floodplain, transportation, and ...

The Planning Director oversees long-range planning, current planning and building services ... Administer and enforce planning, zoning, subdivision, watershed, floodplain, transportation, and ...

Planning Director

Carrboro, NC ยท On-site +1

$105K - $135K/yr

The Planning Director oversees long-range planning, current planning and building services ... Administer and enforce planning, zoning, subdivision, watershed, floodplain, transportation, and ...

... transportation planning functions. The Director also serves as the lead administrator for the ... Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Key responsibilities include developing and managing ...

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Planning Director

Carrboro, NC ยท On-site +1

$105K - $135K/yr

The Planning Director oversees long-range planning, current planning and building services ... Administer and enforce planning, zoning, subdivision, watershed, floodplain, transportation, and ...

... transportation planning functions. The Director also serves as the lead administrator for the ... Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Key responsibilities include developing and managing ...

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... transportation, and environmental planning and zoning issues. Other functions include ... Incumbent is also responsible for directing and supervising professional, technical, and clerical ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for transport planning director in the United States is $122,204.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Planning Director

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

STV
Architectural Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$164K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

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

What You Bring

  • 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

Why STV

  • Lead a growing Midwest planning practice
  • Influence high-profile infrastructure investments
  • Advance your career through leadership opportunities and national collaboration

Compensation Range:

$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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STV is a leading provider of professional and technical services operating within the design and construction industry. Headquartered in New York, NY, the firm makes a great difference in the field of infrastructure, transportation, building facilities, communications, energy, and other related industries. Responsible for some of the most renowned design projects in the U.S., STV integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, and construction management services. This multi-discipline company was founded in 1912 and has been demonstrating a constant commitment to excellence, innovation, and technology since its inception.

Industry

Architectural services and construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US