Long-Range Transportation Program Lead

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a CRTPO Long Range Program Manager to supervise a 3–4 person planning team and guide multifaceted transportation projects. You will coordinate with elected officials, state agencies, and community partners to advance the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and related initiatives.

The role requires extensive transportation planning experience, leadership, and collaboration with multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive, advanced-level experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience is desired.
• Master’s degree or higher in civil engineering, urban planning, or transportation planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 3–4 professional planners, managing workloads and career growth.
• Oversee development and implementation of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) update.
• Support Comprehensive Transportation Plan initiatives and five-year transit planning.

Skills

Transportation planning

Metropolitan Planning Organization

NC-specific insight

Communication & collaboration

Consensus building

Management & leadership

QA/QC

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or transportation planning

PE, AICP, or other certifications (GISP, AIA, etc.)

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

The City of Charlotte is seeking a CRTPO Long Range Program Manager to supervise a 3–4 person planning team and guide multifaceted transportation projects. You will coordinate with elected officials, state agencies, and community partners to advance the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and related initiatives.

The role requires extensive transportation planning experience, leadership, and collaboration with multiple agencies.