Multimodal Transportation Program Lead

Richland County Ag; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Transportation Department seeks a Program Manager to lead multimodal transportation projects including roadway, bikeway, greenway, and sidewalk programs in Columbia, SC. You will plan, prioritize, schedule, and report on projects while coordinating with SCDOT, city partners, and community groups.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or related degree, and PMI course completion; proficiency in GIS and Office tools is essential for project tracking, reporting, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires developing new approaches or methodologies to solve problems using data analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to coordinate with internal staff, consultants, and external agencies to plan and prioritize programs.
• Experience with long-range capital improvements, funding resources, and project budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead for project planning with staff and consultants to maximize the use of taxpayer funding.
• Develop project scoring and schedules in collaboration with internal staff, program management firms, and external agencies such as SCDOT and the City of Columbia.
• Assist in annual project planning and incorporating public input throughout the year.
• Submit project reports to incorporate into the annual project plan.
• Supervise support staff and participate in hiring and performance management.
• Attend County Council and Committee meetings as needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Transportation planning

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Project tracking & scheduling systems

Document management

Job description

Richland County Transportation Department seeks a Program Manager to lead multimodal transportation projects including roadway, bikeway, greenway, and sidewalk programs in Columbia, SC. You will plan, prioritize, schedule, and report on projects while coordinating with SCDOT, city partners, and community groups.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or related degree, and PMI course completion; proficiency in GIS and Office tools is essential for project tracking, reporting, and documentation.