Metro Advanced Transportation Plan Director

Job Description

Metro Advanced Transportation Plan Director - ( 2602630 )

Position Information:
The San Antonio District is seeking a Metro Advanced Transportation Planning Director to lead the development and advancement of schematic and environmental projects within the Advanced Transportation Planning Office.

The San Antonio region continues to experience significant growth, creating both opportunities and challenges for the transportation system. The Advanced Transportation Planning Office plays a critical role in planning, developing, funding, and advancing transportation improvements ranging from major mobility projects to smaller community-focused initiatives that address the region’s evolving transportation needs.

The selected candidate will lead a broad range of project development activities, including schematic development, environmental project delivery, right of way acquisition, utility coordination, and design integration. The position will also require a strong understanding of the Unified Transportation Program (UTP) and its funding categories, including the ability to support project programming for the district’s Four-Year Transportation Plan.

Additional responsibilities include supporting public involvement efforts, overseeing selected planning studies, coordinating with local governments and other stakeholders, and helping advance projects from early planning through project development.

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to guide the Advanced Project Development Team and help shape the future transportation network of the San Antonio region. This position will lead a multidisciplinary team of Professional Engineers, Project Managers, Contract Specialists, and Engineering Technicians while fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and excellence in project delivery.

Yearly FLSA Status :
Exempt

San Antonio District Hdqtrs 4615 NW LOOP 410 San Antonio

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
Mon-Fri; 8-5 Location Flexibility :
Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Oversees the development of transportation planning functions in a metropolitan district. Reports to the Director of Transportation Planning and Development, Deputy District Engineer, District Engineer. Manages a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees engaged in transportation planning activities. Work requires contact with governmental officials and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Coordinates with staff engineers regarding planning operations as they relate to administration, programming, design, construction, right of way and maintenance

Develops and monitors the transportation planning budget.

Oversees data…