Director, Freight Rail Mobility & Strategy

0072 Port of Houston Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston seeks a senior leader to guide freight rail operations strategy for the Houston Shipping Channel. You will partner with class I rails, PTRA, and customers to identify projects that reduce costs and expand capacity across Port Houston facilities.

The role requires a deep background in freight rail, transportation planning, and port operations, with 10+ years of experience and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in freight rail, transportation planning, port operations, logistics, infrastructure development, or related field.
• Knowledge of the Houston Ship Channel and regional freight transportation network.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify current and future rail freight needs and priorities and how solutions complement other transport modes.
• Maintain and grow partnerships with senior railroad officers and regulatory bodies.
• Develop rail project priorities aligned with regional transportation plans.
• Advocate for rail funding opportunities to support regional freight priorities.
• Manage departmental budget and performance metrics.
• Represent Port Houston on the PTRA Board in absence of the CEO.
• Prepare quarterly reports detailing Port Houston activities.

Skills

Freight rail & transport planning

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis & GIS

Executive communication

Negotiation

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or related major

Master’s degree in transportation, engineering, planning, logistics, business, or public administration preferred

Tools

GIS

Job description

Port Houston seeks a senior leader to guide freight rail operations strategy for the Houston Shipping Channel. You will partner with class I rails, PTRA, and customers to identify projects that reduce costs and expand capacity across Port Houston facilities.

The role requires a deep background in freight rail, transportation planning, and port operations, with 10+ years of experience and strong leadership abilities.