Regional Transportation Director: Visionary Regional Leader

Colorado Department of Transportation; Grand Junction (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (PERA)

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation seeks a Regional Transportation Director (RTD) for Region 3 in Grand Junction. You will lead the region's management team, oversee 600+ staff, and manage multi-modal programs with a focus on safety, efficiency, and public service.

You will shape strategic plans, coordinate with engineers and planners, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver projects exceeding millions annually.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in leadership roles in transportation engineering, planning, maintenance, or management.
• Two+ years managing large professional staff and budgets in a transportation-related organization.
• Experience with strategic planning, policy development, and program alignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for Region 3's management team overseeing operations and projects.
• Direct activities of 600+ staff across diverse programs including planning, engineering, maintenance, and administration.
• Collaborate on development and delivery of CDOT's strategic plan and regional policies.
• Work with the Chief Engineer to ensure standardized delivery while adhering to policy and standards.
• Lead regional process improvement initiatives and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Represent CDOT in dealings with employees, government, and business leaders at multiple levels.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Public administration

Transportation planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience in transportation management

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation seeks a Regional Transportation Director (RTD) for Region 3 in Grand Junction. You will lead the region's management team, oversee 600+ staff, and manage multi-modal programs with a focus on safety, efficiency, and public service.

You will shape strategic plans, coordinate with engineers and planners, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver projects exceeding millions annually.