Senior Manager- Transportation Funding

About Houston-Galveston Area Council 

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day. 

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.  

What will I be doing?

• Joining a team of motivated professionals at the 5th largest MPO in the country seeking to improve quality of life for more than 7.2 million people.
• Overseeing a multidisciplinary team responsible for contract, grant development and administration, budgeting, procurement, invoicing, and reporting for transportation programs.
• Coordinating development of bi-annual Unified Work Program of approximately $40 million and annual MPO budget of approximately $20 million.
• Defining and executing program goals, maintaining budgets, implementing hiring and staffing plans, and developing an annual work plan for the team.
• Being responsible for the day-to-day management of a diverse group of professional staff, ensuring compliance with all regulations, program goals, and performance metrics.
• Tracking federal transportation program funding opportunities, including discretionary grants related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and helping communities throughout the region secure funding for key priorities.
• Managing administrative staff for the MPO, including overseeing support for Transportation Policy Council and advisory committee meetings, administrative support for management, and department expenses.
• Demonstrating a high level of leadership and competency, including team building, proactive engagement, and project management/execution.
• Coordinating with state and federal partners and peers regarding transportation funding balances, allocations, best practices, and regulatory restrictions.

Key Qualifications

• Substantial work experience with a public or private planning agency or other similar organization, with job responsibilities including contract and grant administration (Management experience and experience with Metropolitan Planning Organizations preferred).
• Solid communication skills, both orally and in writing, along with high-level program management skills.
• Experience managing and leading diverse teams.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate and work effectively with others in a team atmosphere.
• Knowledge of Federal and state transportation grant management.
• Knowledge of public agency administration, including budget development, contract management and administration, and accounting practices.

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• 10 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline (Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting) or related field of study (Masters degree preferred).
• Experience working with transportation agencies, air quality or environmental agencies, or local or regional government, (MPO experience preferred).
• Professional certifications or licenses such as CPA, CBA, etc. (Preferred).