Director of Traffic Management - Lubbock, TX

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer with strong leadership and strategic management skills who can oversee complex traffic engineering, operations, and fiber infrastructure systems? If so, apply to be the City of Lubbock’s next Director of Traffic Management!

We’re looking for an exceptional, forward-thinking public sector leader who is:

• Experienced in traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems
• Skilled in budgeting, capital planning, and policy development
• Proven in supervising multidisciplinary technical teams

Lubbock, known as “The Hub City,” is a thriving regional center in West Texas with a population of approximately 269,558. Located along Interstate 27 and U.S. Highways 82, 84, and 87, Lubbock offers convenient access across the region.

The Director of Traffic Management reports to the Division Director of Public Works. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with substantial experience in municipal traffic management and operations.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in traffic management and operations, including supervisory experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain within one year)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field
• Experience with municipal capital improvement planning
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
• Experience managing fiber optic or ITS infrastructure systems

The salary range for this position is $134,200 - $180,126, depending on experience and qualifications.

Please apply online at:

For more information on this position, contact:

Jay Singleton, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

Jay Sin