Project Manager-Planner/Landscape Architect/Engineer

Harris County Toll Road Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Harris County Toll Road Authority is seeking a planning/engineering professional to lead multi-disciplinary transportation projects in the Capital Planning Division. You will integrate urban planning, landscape disciplines and engineering to deliver innovative, community-focused solutions for Harris County's transportation network.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and leadership across teams, with responsibilities spanning planning, risk assessment, and public

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in urban and regional planning and transportation safety.
• Familiar with design standards for multi-modal transportation and resilient infrastructure.
• Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on the application.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, and analysts to deliver solutions.
• Communicate with stakeholders and the public to align priorities.
• Stay current with best practices and innovative approaches in planning.

Skills

Urban planning

Regional planning

Transportation safety

Placemaking

Public spaces design

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related

ABET-accredited degree for engineers

Master's degree / AICP/PLA/PE certifications

Tools

MS Office 365

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign/Illustrator

GIS tools

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

Position Description

At HCTRA, we’re more than just roads and tolls — we’re a dynamic agency committed to improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for millions across the region. No matter your area of expertise your skills can make a lasting impact.

At HCTRA, we’re more than just roads and tolls — we’re a dynamic agency committed to improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for millions across the region. No matter your area of expertise your skills can make a lasting impact.

We offer diverse career paths, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture where safety, innovation, accountability, and public service are at the core of everything we do. If you're ready to build your future while helping shape the future of transportation in Harris County, we want to hear from you.

Featured Benefits

As a department of Harris County, HCTRA employees receive access to the County’s competitive benefits package designed to support their health, well-being, and financial security. Each full-time employee is provided basic life, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage at no cost, with coverage beginning after about 45 days of employment. Additional benefits include a strong retirement plan (TCDRS), paid time off, life insurance, and more.

What Will You Do For HCTRA

HCTRA is seeking to fill a role within our Capital Planning Division for planning, landscape architecture, engineering, or similar position. You will have the opportunity to manage multiple disciplines to deliver complex solutions that further the organization’s vision and goals. We are looking for someone who can bring innovative ideas to solve some of HCTRA’s biggest transportation challenges. The role requires an understanding of how all modes of transportation work with surrounding land use, placemaking, economics, and environmental issues to deliver multidisciplinary solutions that meet the needs of the community.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below represent key aspects of the role, but are not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the team and department objectives.

Project Management

Being in a public role, you’ll be guiding consultants to deliver projects using a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to integrate human experience, environmental context, and community priorities. This requires thinking outside of the box, pushing the envelope, and strong project management skills:

• Managing and monthly reporting of scope, schedule, budget, and project goals
• Ensuring quality deliverables
• Constant communication with consulting teams, internal and external stakeholders, and the general public
• Implementing best practices for risk management to minimize impact of potential issues

Communication

This role requires top-notch communication skills, not only within the project, but internal and external communication, as well:

• Coordination with consulting teams to ensure quality deliverables that further HCTRA’s vision
• Internal coordination to provide planning expertise for other project phases and general organization needs
• External coordination – project-related with stakeholders and the general public, but also with partner agencies to ensure regionally coordinated efforts

Innovation & Best Practices

You’ll be encouraged and expected to stay up-to-date with relevant topics and solutions – not just on transportation topics, to ensure holistic solutions are being provided. You’ll be representing HCTRA as subject matter expert.

• Attending and presenting at related conferences
• Researching and reporting on relevant topics and issues
• Pushing the envelope on projects to come up with implementable out-of-the-box ideas

This Includes

• Attending and presenting at related conferences
• Researching and reporting on relevant topics and issues
• Pushing the envelope on projects to come up with implementable out-of-the-box ideas

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Planning (Urban & Regional; Transportation), Landscape Architecture, Engineering or similar curriculum from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelors' degree required from an ABET accredited college or university for Engineer positions.

Preferred Education

• Masters Degree in related field and/or Certifications such as AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners), PLA (Professional Landscape Architect), and P.E. (Professional Engineer).

Licensure

• A valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.

Experience

• A ny combination of planning, design, project management or related fields.
• Experience with written, oral, and visual communication to a variety of audiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

We’re seeking a candidate with strong knowledge and experience in urban and regional planning, transportation safety, placemaking, and designing streets and public spaces for diverse users and communities. You should be familiar with current design standards and best practices for multi-modal transportation and resilient infrastructure.

We’re Also Looking For Someone Who Is

• Able to work independently or on a diverse team that may include planners, landscape architects, engineers, data analysts, and researchers
• A strong communicator, both in writing and in person
• Organized and able to manage tasks, people, and priorities effectively
• A team player who can collaborate with internal teams and external partners
• A natural leader who can motivate, guide, and support others toward shared goals
• Skilled in Microsoft Office 365, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and design tools like Adobe InDesign or illustrator
• Experienced with mapping and GIS tools preferred
• Comfortable using project management software and collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type And Typical Hours Of Work

• Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday
• Hours and days may vary based on agency needs and or emergency situations.

Work Environment

• Work is mainly conducted indoors. However, the job may require some time outside on project sites in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (high and low), noise, and high-speed traffic.
• May be exposed to other hazards during inclement weather or maintenance emergency response activities.

Physical Demands

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to safely and efficiently move around all parts of a construction site including excavations, heights, and confined spaces.

Reporting Relations

• Reports To Position: May report to a Deputy Director, Assistant Director, or Manager
• Supervises Positions: May supervise up to two employees*

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.