Job closed
Ref: HP094-2223
Job description / Role
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE
• To meet the transport needs and requirements of the City through managing and maintaining a proficient transport plan based on the vision of the City wide Master Plan. The position requires the provision of expert transport planning solutions, a thorough knowledge of transport related policy, regulation standards and best practice.
• This position retains performance responsibility of SAPL personnel working in support of the department activities, ensuring that work of support staff conforms with department needs and standards.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
• Position reports to Urban Planning Manager
MAJOR ACTIVITIES PERFORMED
• You must have a good all around knowledge of the transport planning. Middle East, prefer Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a plus.
• It is expected that you will have experience in the preparation of transport plans, Traffic Impact Assessments, feasibility studies, transport scheme reports, and transport/traffic appraisal with knowledge of relevant transport/traffic policy and standards.
• You should be able to organize and manage the collection of raw transport and traffic data. Analyze and interpret data findings to provide appropriate transport and traffic solutions.
• You will be required to have a strong knowledge of the principles of strategic transport modeling, and prior experience of using a range of transport specific and associated software.
• You will support a team of consultants working on a variety of urban planning and industrial planning tasks.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Transport and other government agencies as required.
• Ability to represent the department in executive management, departmental and external consultant meetings as necessary.
• Coordinate with other Departments and Divisions in the implementation of the current and future Master Plan deliverables and initiatives related to Transport (all modes).
• Formulate detailed transport planning policy updates and other amendments as part of the required amendments to the Yanbu 2030 Master Plan.
• Provide expert transport/traffic advice on development assessment and private sector investment proposals.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
• Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings and provide direction in daily operations to all section and department staff to manage output and products in accordance with the department objectives.
Requirements
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in the field of transport/traffic planning. Middle East experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Transport Planning or relevant field, preferred.
• Post Graduate or Master’s Degree in Transport Planning, essential.
Key Technical Skills
• Well rounded experience in transport/traffic issues associated with Industrial and City planning.
• Specific experience with transport/traffic assessment processes and compliance regulation.
• Ideally, professional experience with the Private Sector but have experience of dealing with Local Authority and Public Sector clients.
• Solid experience of industry standard transport planning software packages. TRANSCAD and SYNCHRO required. Knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS would be desirable.
• Proficient time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge in English - Spoken and Written. Knowledge of Arabic a plus.
About the Company
Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.
Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.