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Assistant Director of Transportation Operations

Job in Lincoln, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02865, USA
Listing for: MGT (formerly GovHR)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
  • Management
    General Management, Administrative Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

MGT is seeking a contract employee to support one of our valued clients on an ongoing, long-term assignment. This position requires full-time, on-site availability and flexibility to work irregular shifts as needed.

About the Role

This position serves as management’s on-site authority, providing continuous oversight of operations to ensure safety, compliance and operational efficiency with a customer service focus. Acting as management’s on-the-ground liaison, the role actively monitors conditions, identifies issues in real time, and delivers timely, accurate reporting to leadership ensuring situational awareness to support informed decision-making. The position also maintains detailed operational records, documenting facility access, vendor work activities including scope and duration on site, and operational impacts to ensure accountability, transparency, and a reliable operational history.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and direction to managers, supervisors, and frontline staff
  • Oversee daily landside and transportation operations with a strong customer-service focus
  • Manage curbside activity, ground transportation coordination, parking operations, and roadway activity
  • Coordinate transportation flow and space utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize service disruptions
  • Serve as the primary operational liaison with tenants, vendors, and service partners
  • Support response to irregular operations, emergencies, and unplanned events
  • Conduct routine inspections to ensure facilities and transportation areas are safe, clean, compliant, and fully operational
  • Track operational issues, corrective actions, and follow-up through structured reporting
  • Coordinate operational impacts related to construction and improvement projects
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure teams
  • Promote a customer-centric culture and continuously improve service delivery
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and process enhancements
Qualifications
  • Experience managing landside, transportation, or mobility-focused operations in a complex, high-volume environment
  • Strong background in ground transportation, parking, roadway operations, or logistics-oriented services
  • Proven leadership experience in fast-paced or 24/7 operational settings
  • Ability to manage high-visibility issues and make time-sensitive decisions
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational management systems
  • Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
  • Flexibility to work nontraditional hours and respond to emergencies as needed
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Public Administration, Transportation Management, or a related field
  • Relevant leadership experience in transportation, mobility services, facilities operations, or infrastructure-adjacent environments

MGT is seeking one qualified candidate for each of the following schedules. Schedule assignments will be made based on operational needs and candidate availability. Candidates must have flexibility to provide coverage as needed and accommodate potential shift changes.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay for this position is expected to be between $70,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience. MGT offers benefit packages to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision options, and a 401(k) plan. Apply online with resume and cover letter to the job posting on  Positions will remain open until they are filled. Candidates with questions are encouraged to contact Vivian Torres at vtorres.

Equal

Opportunity Statement

MGT is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

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