What will I be doing? 

As a Manager for the Houston-Galveston Area Council Metropolitan Planning Organization, you will be solving regional transportation issues and leading a multimodal planning team for the fourth-largest Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the country.

Lead development, maintenance, and implementation of the region’s long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) in compliance with federal and state transportation planning requirements, including financial planning and coordination with air quality conformity staff

ü Ensure transportation planning processes align with federal performance management requirements, environmental considerations, equity objectives, safety goals, and regional priorities

Direct consultant teams and internal staff in preparation of technical analyses, planning documents, public engagement activities, and project development efforts

Develop and manage program budgets, scopes of work, schedules, grant requirements, and consultant contracts related to planning initiatives

Manage multimodal transportation planning initiatives encompassing roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, resilience, and emerging mobility systems.

Ensure engagement with regional stakeholders through subcommittees, project stakeholder groups, and other grassroots outreach efforts

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate planning staff while fostering collaboration, professional development, and operational excellence within the department

Key Qualifications 

Knowledge and understanding of key functions of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and demonstrated experience with Metropolitan Planning Organizations or relevant organizations such as state Departments of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration

Ability to interpret and apply relevant Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and policies related to transportation planning

Experience preparing technical transportation documents, managing projects, and personnel budgets

Exceptional project management, communication, and presentation skills

Understand the needs of key transportation planning stakeholders, along with the ability to build consensus among diverse groups

Experience developing statements of work, managing contracts, and other procurement-related activities

Ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse staff in the hybrid work environment

Demonstrated leadership experience collaborating and working with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Do you have… 

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study  

5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field of study

8 years of experience working in transportation planning and related project management

Experience working with the Metropolitan Planning Organization

Comprehensive understanding of transportation policies, best practices, and federal and statewide planning regulations

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region. 

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.