Transport Planner

1 month ago


Muscat Muscat Governorate Oman Hill International Full time
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

Conduct traffic impact assessments, traffic flow analyses, and safety studies to understand transportation needs and identify potential issues. Design transportation infrastructure, including roadways, intersections, traffic signals, and pedestrian facilities, while considering factors like capacity, safety, and sustainability. Work on public transit projects, including bus rapid transit (BRT) and light rail systems, to improve mass transit options and reduce traffic congestion. Optimize traffic signal timing to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety. Develop parking management plans and strategies to optimize parking utilization in urban areas. Use transportation modeling software to simulate and predict traffic behaviour and make data-driven decisions. Consider environmental impacts and work on projects that reduce the carbon footprint of transportation systems. Identify and implement safety measures, such as road design modifications and traffic calming, to reduce accidents. Work closely with government agencies, municipalities, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects align with community needs and goals. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation regulations and standards. Estimate project costs, prepare budgets, and assist with financial planning for transportation projects. Prepare detailed reports, plans, and technical documents for project proposals, permitting, and public presentations. Perform other duties as assigned by the client and the line manager. This role reports to the program director. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelors degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. A postgraduate degree in Engineering or an MBA will be considered a plus. At least 10+ years of experience working on large-scale green field infrastructure development projects. Ideally, a combination of Development experience and more traditional PMO experience. PMP, PMI, CIOB or equivalent certification is strongly preferred. Strong track record in delivering projects in a fast-moving and challenging environment. Proven experience in building & infrastructure and leading high-performing teams. Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. Excellent command of written and spoken English.