Project Planner

Company: Olsson
Location: Plano
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. We are looking for a Project Planner who is passionate about shaping vibrant, inclusive communities through thoughtful planning and meaningful stakeholder engagement. This role combines community and transportation planning with project leadership and creative communication to deliver impactful solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate offers a strong mix of project management, planning/design expertise, and business development capabilities. Primary Responsibilities: Leading long-range planning projects for various clients including municipalities, counties, MPOs, and other client types. Project types may include comprehensive plans, downtown plans, transportation plans, corridor plans, safety action plans, and more. Lead and contribute to planning projects focused on community development and transportation. Apply advanced planning principles to develop policies, strategies, and plans that help communities grow and thrive. Manage project scopes, schedules, and deliverables, coordinating across internal teams and disciplines. Design and facilitate stakeholder engagement strategies, including public meetings and outreach for high-profile efforts. Partner with agencies, developers, and community organizations to align planning solutions with local goals and needs. Support business development through proposal writing, pursuit strategy, and client relationship building. Mentor junior team members and help foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture. Maintain project data and documentation in the firm's project management system. What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in planning or urban design, Master's degree preferred. A minimum of six years of planning experience. AICP certification preferred. Experience with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator preferred. Experience with GIS preferred. Demonstrated experience managing or supporting projects. Strong background in community and/or transportation planning. Previous consulting experience preferred. Experience with business development, including writing proposals and supporting client pursuits LI-DNI Additional Information Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come. As an Olsson employee, you will: Receive a competitive 401(k) match Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance. Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.

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