Highway Devolution & Network Reduction Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina’s Department of Transportation seeks a Network Reduction Manager to administer the Highway Devolution Program, guiding transfers of non-essential routes to local governments and qualified entities. You will build relationships with stakeholders and oversee the transfer process from evaluation through execution.

Responsibilities include managing the Non-Essential Highway Inventory, coordinating with Engineering, Planning, and Finance, and expediting devolution with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant program management experience required.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and local governments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Highway Devolution Program and reduces state highway size by transferring routes to local entities.
• Manages Non-Essential Highway Inventory with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Planning, Finance).
• Liaises with local governments and agencies to expedite network reduction decisions.
• Assesses inventory for devolution candidates and presents opportunities to stakeholder associations.
• Develops and administers incentive programs to encourage ownership transfers.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Policy implementation

Liaison with local governments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of South Carolina’s Department of Transportation seeks a Network Reduction Manager to administer the Highway Devolution Program, guiding transfers of non-essential routes to local governments and qualified entities. You will build relationships with stakeholders and oversee the transfer process from evaluation through execution.

Responsibilities include managing the Non-Essential Highway Inventory, coordinating with Engineering, Planning, and Finance, and expediting devolution with