Senior Manager, Multimodal Planning & Strategy

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Senior Manager Multimodal Planning to provide strategic leadership for the MPO's regional planning and transportation planning programs.

This role manages multiple planning teams and ensures successful delivery of federally required planning products, regional studies, and multimodal initiatives supporting the long-term transportation vision for the Houston-Galveston region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible transportation planning experience, including managing complex planning programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Regional Planning and Subregional Planning teams, promoting cross-functional collaboration and aligning work with the regional transportation vision.
• Lead multiple planning teams through subordinate managers to deliver federally required planning products and multimodal initiatives.
• Oversee development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), resilience planning, and performance measures.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state planning requirements, and coordinate with federal/state partners on reviews and regulatory issues.
• Interpret evolving guidance and advise on policy or procedural changes to maintain compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Multimodal planning

Team management

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field

AICP certification

Job description

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Senior Manager Multimodal Planning to provide strategic leadership for the MPO's regional planning and transportation planning programs.

This role manages multiple planning teams and ensures successful delivery of federally required planning products, regional studies, and multimodal initiatives supporting the long-term transportation vision for the Houston-Galveston region.