Transportation Program Manager

Overview As Transportation Program Manager, you oversee a portfolio of transportation projects to meet safety, mobility, and sustainability goals. You lead cross-functional teams, align projects with agency objectives, and manage schedules, budgets, and risks. You will collaborate with DOTs, MPOs, and community stakeholders to drive program delivery and continuous improvement. This role offers leadership in a growing transportation practice within a 100% employee-owned environment that supports growth and professional development. Compensation / Benefitsflexible work environmentpaid licensure trainingcompetitive benefitsbonus plansESOPprofessional growth opportunities ResponsibilitiesDefine program objectives aligned with transportation system goals to support safety, mobility, sustainability, and performanceDevelop and manage the program roadmap with schedules, budgets, permitting timelines, and resource plansLead the program team and ensure cohesive execution across projectsOversee integration of project plans, schedules, and budgets and resolve inter-project conflictsManage program scope, changes, and impacts on funding and timelinesCoordinate with finance for invoices, grant management, cost estimation, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM)Align cost control with program objectives and seek efficiency opportunitiesEstablish and enforce quality standards and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six SigmaIdentify, assess, and monitor program risks with regular senior leadership updatesBuild and maintain relationships with DOTs, MPOs, municipalities, transit agencies, utilities, and community stakeholdersOversee resource allocation and resolve staffing constraints across projectsMentor project managers and drive training and development in transportation program deliveryEnsure adherence to federal, state, and local transportation requirements (FHWA, FTA, NEPA, ADA, MUTCD) and report to senior leadership Key requirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering/architectural field (ABET/NAAB preferred) or related fieldMinimum of fifteen (15) years of job-related experienceProfessional licensure strongly preferred (PE, RA, PLA, PLS)Advanced knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Deltek VisionStrong leadership, interpersonal, time management, and client/vendor interaction skillsPublic speaking, presentation, and delegation abilitiesleadershipinterpersonal communicationtime managementMS OfficeAutoCADMicroStation