Senior Transportation Planner – Chicago

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About the Role

Antero Group is seeking a strategic, technically skilled Transportation Planner to join our Chicago office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in multimodal transportation planning, including bicycle and pedestrian plans, transit studies, safety-focused corridor plans, and grant strategy.

This role is ideal for a consultant who thrives on delivering innovative, community-informed solutions, managing interdisciplinary teams, and supporting clients throughout all stages of a project, from early planning through preliminary engineering. While based in Chicago, the position may involve work on projects across the nation, including Colorado, Texas, and other locations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead or support bicycle and pedestrian master plans, public transit studies, Vision Zero, Safety Action Plans, and multimodal corridor studies.
  • Provide guidance on transportation facility selection, network design, and infrastructure feasibility based on land use, safety data, and community input.
  • Assist with preliminary engineering phases, including conceptual layouts, cross sections, cost estimates, and coordination with civil engineers.
  • Utilize ArcGIS and related tools for spatial analysis, mapping, and technical visualizations.
  • Develop and support grant applications (e.g., SS4A, RAISE, CMAQ) and funding strategies for clients.
  • Facilitate public engagement through in-person and digital outreach tools, charrettes, stakeholder meetings, and community tours.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and visually compelling reports, presentations, and graphics.
  • Mentor junior planning staff and collaborate with engineers, urban designers, and external partners.
  • Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, interviews, and partnership strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Geography, or a closely related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in consulting or public agency roles.
  • Proven experience in active transportation planning, transit planning, corridor studies, or safety-focused work.
  • Strong understanding of transportation funding programs and grant development.
  • Familiarity with or experience contributing to preliminary engineering deliverables is a plus.

Required Skills:

  • Intermediate or advanced proficiency in ArcGIS, with experience in network analysis, mapping, and geospatial storytelling.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to public officials and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with SketchUp, Remix, or other planning tools is a bonus.

About Antero Group

Antero Group is an integrated civil engineering, urban & rural planning, economic development, grant services, branding & marketing, and environmental consulting firm with offices in Denver, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth. We are a team of engineers, planners, designers, and economic development experts that envision a world where sustainability, resilience, and equity is business as usual. Our firm adheres to a holistic approach to problem-solving, making for a more dynamic and rewarding work environment.

We leverage interdisciplinary expertise, creative thinking, and genuine collaboration to design innovative and effective solutions that create lasting value. We believe the most meaningful work happens through long-term partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shard success.

As a consultancy, our team members are our #1 asset. We are intentional about cultivating an environment where high performers thrive, ideas are valued, and leadership is shared. We therefore offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain the best talent, which includes:

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Company wellness program
  • 401(k) with guaranteed company match
  • Performance-based Bonus
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Significant participation in corporate decision-making
  • Professional development resources and support
  • Team and client social events and outings

Our culture is based on mutual trust, performance, fun, balance, and shared learning and growth. We are committed to equipping each of team member with the tools, support, and opportunities needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

Think you would be a good fit?

To apply, fill out the form below or send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to careers@anterogroup.com

Careers

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Senior Project Manager of Urban Planning – Denton

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This is an excellent opportunity to step into a growing firm with a healthy and diverse set of clients and projects. Based in Denton, Texas, Antero Group’s planning team performs an array of planning projects, including comprehensive plans; corridor plans; economic development strategies; housing analysis; and transportation planning. This position provides a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and growth potential.

About the Job

Antero Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Project Manager of Urban Planning to support our growing Urban & Rural Planning practice in Denton, Texas. The selected candidate will lead a team of talented professionals in our Denton office, manage the delivery of high-quality planning and design deliverables, develop new business opportunities, and manage client relationships. Diverse candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the Denton planning team in a way that is aligned with Antero Group’s core principles, and cultivates a culture of shared trust, democracy, comradery, and excellence.
  • Grow and diversify the Urban & Rural Planning practice with a focus on: comprehensive planning; transportation planning; transit planning; new mobility planning; environmental planning; corridor studies; long-range strategic and master planning; and placemaking with a focus on Texas and the Southwest.
  • Work closely with the firm’s leadership to execute the strategic direction for the practice, balance workloads across regions and business lines, and pursue strategic business development opportunities.
  • Elevate the profile of Antero Group by developing an external brand image and internal culture characterized by technical excellence, client satisfaction, consistent results, and innovation.
  • Oversee the delivery of high-quality products and deliverables and ensure that projects and deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Participate in projects, either as a project manager, technical or subject matter expert with a reasonable level of billable utilization on major projects.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of internal business operations and systems that improve efficiency and quality and support continual process improvement and innovation.
  • Work closely with the firm’s principles to provide strategic, administrative, and financial oversight of the Urban & Rural Planning practice.
  • Oversee the financial performance of the Urban & Rural Planning, including revenue and bottom-line delivery of the practice’s portfolio of urban planning and design projects.
  • Lead a team of high performance, urban planners, design professionals, subject matter experts, and other support staff.
  • Motivate the Urban & Rural Planning team to achieve success in both business development and project delivery.
  • Hire, manage, and mentor Urban & Rural Planning staff.
  • Improve the diversity of the Urban & Rural Planning team to better reflect on the clients and communities that we serve.
  • Oversee employee development program, including performance planning and evaluation, training, and succession planning.
  • Pursue grants, technical assistance, and other awards on behalf of our clients and partners.
  • Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations to promote intelligence gathering and pipeline development.
  • Seek out opportunities to grow and develop new business through cross-sectoral collaboration with Antero Group’s Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Grant Services, Branding & Marketing, and Environmental practices.
  • Participate in professional associations, boards, and committees.
  • Speak at conferences, publish papers, and earn professional certifications and accreditations.
  • Participate in negotiations to secure contract awards.
  • Participate in project kickoff meetings, interim progress meetings, close out meetings, and other activities to ensure client satisfaction and resolution of project issues.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of professional consulting experience focusing on any of the following: Business and Operations Management; Business Development; Project Management; and Client Management.
  • Staff and client management experience.
  • Proposal and contract experience.
  • Project budget and schedule responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and deliver high-quality planning and design deliverables.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and grow an Urban Planning and Design practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership and project management tasks including the ability to supervise and develop staff remotely.
  • Demonstrated passion for winning and the ability to instill passion in others.
  • Knowledge of local, regional, and national politics in Antero Group’s target markets.
  • Keen understanding of the competitive environment and regional players in our target markets.
  • Strongly established client relationships and industry contacts.
  • Sound decision-making abilities, strategic and visionary thinking, and creative business development capabilities across a multi-disciplined practice.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal, and visual communications skills.
  • Proficiency with the following software packages: Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SketchUp (other technical proficiencies a plus).

About Antero Group

Antero Group is an integrated civil engineering, urban & rural planning, economic development, grant services, branding & marketing, and environmental consulting firm with a network of five offices across the United States. We are a team of engineers, planners, designers, and economic development experts that envision a world where sustainability, resilience, and equity is business as usual. Our firm adheres to a holistic approach to problem-solving, making for a more dynamic and rewarding work environment.

We leverage interdisciplinary expertise, creative thinking, and genuine collaboration to design innovative and effective solutions that create lasting value. We believe the most meaningful work happens through long-term partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shard success.

As a consultancy, our staff are our #1 asset. We therefore offer a highly competitive benefits package to attract and retain the best talent, which includes:

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience;
  • Health benefits;
  • Company wellness program;
  • 401K with guaranteed match and aggressive vesting;
  • Guaranteed Performance-Based Bonus;
  • Paid Time Off;
  • Participation in corporate decision-making;
  • Professional Development resources and support; and
  • Team and client social events and outings.

Antero’s staff come from many different backgrounds, but we share a common desire to provide unmatched client services and to deliver transformative projects. Our culture is built on mutual trust, responsiveness, democratic process, and shared learning and growth. We strive to equip each of our staff with the support they need to build a successful and rewarding career.

Think you would be a good fit? To apply, fill out the form below or send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to info@anterogroup.com

Careers

We’re always searching for great talent. If you’re looking for a place to build your career, consider Antero Group. Submit your cover letter and resumé using the form below.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
Email*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, pages, Max. file size: 20 MB.

Learn more about Antero on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/anterogroup/

Senior Project Manager of Urban Planning – Chicago

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This is an excellent opportunity to step into a growing firm with a healthy and diverse set of clients and projects. Based in Chicago’s West Loop, Antero Group’s planning team performs an array of planning projects, including comprehensive plans; corridor plans; economic development strategies; housing analysis; and transportation planning. This position provides a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and growth potential.

About the Job

Antero Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Project Manager of Urban Planning to support our growing Urban & Rural Planning practice in Chicago. The selected candidate will lead a team of talented professionals in our Chicago office, manage the delivery of high-quality planning and design deliverables, develop new business opportunities, and manage client relationships. Diverse candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the Chicago planning team in a way that is aligned with Antero Group’s core principles, and cultivates a culture of shared trust, democracy, comradery, and excellence.
  • Grow and diversify the Urban & Rural Planning practice with a focus on: comprehensive planning; transportation planning; transit planning; new mobility planning; environmental planning; corridor studies; long-range strategic and master planning; and placemaking with a focus on Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
  • Work closely with the firm’s leadership to execute the strategic direction for the practice, balance workloads across regions and business lines, and pursue strategic business development opportunities.
  • Elevate the profile of Antero Group by developing an external brand image and internal culture characterized by technical excellence, client satisfaction, consistent results, and innovation.
  • Oversee the delivery of high-quality products and deliverables and ensure that projects and deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Participate in projects, either as a project manager, technical or subject matter expert with a reasonable level of billable utilization on major projects.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of internal business operations and systems that improve efficiency and quality and support continual process improvement and innovation.
  • Work closely with the firm’s principles to provide strategic, administrative, and financial oversight of the Urban & Rural Planning practice.
  • Oversee the financial performance of the Urban & Rural Planning, including revenue and bottom-line delivery of the practice’s portfolio of urban planning and design projects.
  • Lead a team of high performance, urban planners, design professionals, subject matter experts, and other support staff.
  • Motivate the Urban & Rural Planning team to achieve success in both business development and project delivery.
  • Hire, manage, and mentor Urban & Rural Planning staff.
  • Improve the diversity of the Urban & Rural Planning team to better reflect on the clients and communities that we serve.
  • Oversee employee development program, including performance planning and evaluation, training, and succession planning.
  • Pursue grants, technical assistance, and other awards on behalf of our clients and partners.
  • Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations to promote intelligence gathering and pipeline development.
  • Seek out opportunities to grow and develop new business through cross-sectoral collaboration with Antero Group’s Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Grant Services, Branding & Marketing, and Environmental practices.
  • Participate in professional associations, boards, and committees.
  • Speak at conferences, publish papers, and earn professional certifications and accreditations.
  • Participate in negotiations to secure contract awards.
  • Participate in project kickoff meetings, interim progress meetings, close out meetings, and other activities to ensure client satisfaction and resolution of project issues.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of professional consulting experience focusing on any of the following: Business and Operations Management; Business Development; Project Management; and Client Management.
  • Staff and client management experience.
  • Proposal and contract experience.
  • Project budget and schedule responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and deliver high-quality planning and design deliverables.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and grow an Urban Planning and Design practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership and project management tasks including the ability to supervise and develop staff remotely.
  • Demonstrated passion for winning and the ability to instill passion in others.
  • Knowledge of local, regional, and national politics in Antero Group’s target markets.
  • Keen understanding of the competitive environment and regional players in our target markets.
  • Strongly established client relationships and industry contacts.
  • Sound decision-making abilities, strategic and visionary thinking, and creative business development capabilities across a multi-disciplined practice.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal, and visual communications skills.
  • Proficiency with the following software packages: Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SketchUp (other technical proficiencies a plus).

About Antero Group

Antero Group is an integrated civil engineering, urban & rural planning, economic development, grant services, branding & marketing, and environmental consulting firm with a network of five offices across the United States. We are a team of engineers, planners, designers, and economic development experts that envision a world where sustainability, resilience, and equity is business as usual. Our firm adheres to a holistic approach to problem-solving, making for a more dynamic and rewarding work environment.

We leverage interdisciplinary expertise, creative thinking, and genuine collaboration to design innovative and effective solutions that create lasting value. We believe the most meaningful work happens through long-term partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shard success.

As a consultancy, our staff are our #1 asset. We therefore offer a highly competitive benefits package to attract and retain the best talent, which includes:

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience;
  • Health benefits;
  • Company wellness program;
  • 401K with guaranteed match and aggressive vesting;
  • Guaranteed Performance-Based Bonus;
  • Paid Time Off;
  • Participation in corporate decision-making;
  • Professional Development resources and support; and
  • Team and client social events and outings.

Antero’s staff come from many different backgrounds, but we share a common desire to provide unmatched client services and to deliver transformative projects. Our culture is built on mutual trust, responsiveness, democratic process, and shared learning and growth. We strive to equip each of our staff with the support they need to build a successful and rewarding career.

Think you would be a good fit? To apply, fill out the form below or send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to info@anterogroup.com

Careers

We’re always searching for great talent. If you’re looking for a place to build your career, consider Antero Group. Submit your cover letter and resumé using the form below.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
Email*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, pages, Max. file size: 20 MB.

Learn more about Antero on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/anterogroup/