Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onGrace Street Commercial Historic District, Byrd Street Cycle Track, Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States
About Toole Design
At Toole Design, we're leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We are a purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets should work for everyone. As an ENR Top 500 design firm, we pride ourselves on having one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Planning Director to join our growing Mid-Atlantic team. In this role, you will help lead and grow our planning practice, working closely with Office Directors, the Regional Operations Director, and national leadership. A key focus is identifying and pursuing new market opportunities, including emerging project types, geographic expansion, and pre-teaming relationships with key partners.
You will serve as Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, or Quality Control lead on complex multimodal transportation projects, providing strategic oversight and ensuring high-quality, equity-centered work. You'll support and mentor our 13 planners across the region, balancing workloads and utilization while helping recruit and retain a talented, inclusive team.
Why You'll Love Working Here
You will work alongside thought leaders and industry experts committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement. Our hybrid schedule includes shared team days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We provide 8 paid holidays, 20 days of PTO accrued annually, competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks.
Location
This position can be located in Silver Spring, MD (full office); Richmond, VA (remote to start); or Northern Virginia (remote to start).
Hiring Process
If you're ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team, please apply today. Please submit a cover letter with your application.
Equal Opportunity
At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities to apply. We are proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Grace Street Commercial Historic District, Byrd Street Cycle Track, Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States
Richmond, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and grow the planning practice for the Mid-Atlantic region
- check_circleServe as Principal-in-Charge on complex multimodal transportation projects
- check_circleProvide strategic oversight and ensure high-quality, equity-centered work
- check_circleSupport and mentor 13 planners across the region
- check_circleManage and deliver projects for public sector clients
- check_circleBalance workloads and utilization while recruiting and retaining talent
- check_circleIdentify and pursue new market opportunities and geographic expansion
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field
- verifiedAICP preferred
- verifiedMinimum 12 years planning experience (15+ preferred)
- verifiedMinimum 5 years in consulting firm managing public sector clients
- verifiedExperience managing and mentoring teams
- verifiedExperience managing complex transportation projects, consultants, subconsultants, schedules, and budgets
- verifiedStrong interest in multimodal and active transportation planning
Nice to Have
AICP certification; 15+ years of planning experience in transportation; entrepreneurial mindset; ability to develop new techniques and explore emerging practice areas; proficiency with innovative tools.
Benefits & Perks
check_circle8 paid holidays and 20 days of PTO accrued annuallycheck_circleHybrid schedule with shared team days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdayscheck_circleTransportation perks
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Aicp, Transportation Planning, Multimodal Transportation Planning, Active Transportation Planning.
Education: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field required; Master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic at Toole Design Group
What does a Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic at Toole Design Group do?expand_more
In this Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic at Toole Design Group role, you will lead and grow the planning practice for the mid-atlantic region; serve as principal-in-charge on complex multimodal transportation projects; provide strategic oversight and ensure high-quality, equity-centered work; and support and mentor 13 planners across the region.
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To qualify for the Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic at Toole Design Group position, applicants should have: Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field; AICP preferred; Minimum 12 years planning experience (15+ preferred); Minimum 5 years in consulting firm managing public sector clients; Experience managing and mentoring teams; and Experience managing complex transportation projects, consultants, subconsultants, schedules, and budgets.
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Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic at Toole Design Group is based in Grace Street Commercial Historic District, Byrd Street Cycle Track, Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Toole Design Group has listed this Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic role as hybrid.
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Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic at Toole Design Group typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic at Toole Design Group include Urban Planning; Landscape Architecture; Urban Design; Aicp; Transportation Planning; Multimodal Transportation Planning; and Active Transportation Planning.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field required; and Master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field preferred.
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Planning Director - Mid-Atlantic at Toole Design Group is part of the consultancy job category on Recrutus.
About Toole Design Group
Toole Design Group operates as a prominent firm in the civil engineering sector, headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. Specializing in active and multimodal transportation, the organization provides integrated planning, engineering, and landscape architecture services. Over the past two decades, the company has focused on developing environments that prioritize the movement of people through thoughtful design and technical expertise.
The firm serves clients seeking to create functional, human-centric spaces within urban and suburban landscapes. By combining civil engineering with landscape architecture, Toole Design Group addresses complex transportation challenges to foster communities where walking, cycling, and transit are viable and attractive options. This approach supports municipalities, developers, and public agencies in building infrastructure that enhances connectivity and public health.
With a history spanning more than 20 years, the company has established a reputation for delivering projects that balance technical requirements with user experience. The organization continues to contribute to the built environment by translating transportation goals into practical, sustainable solutions that serve diverse populations across the region and beyond.
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