Senior Rail Programs Lead — Intermodal & Freight

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Program Manager for Intermodal and Freight's Rail Programs to lead statewide rail initiatives, develop program processes, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

The role coordinates with SCDOT divisions, partners, and consultants, supervising staff and contracts while guiding the Rail Plan implementation and performance measures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant program management experience or an accepted equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Program Manager for Intermodal and Freight's Rail Programs; develops and manages processes, procedures, policies, and activities.
• Leads statewide rail efforts; coordinates implementation of the South Carolina Statewide Rail Plan; serves as subject matter expert on rail requirements.
• Coordinates with SCDOT divisions and federal, state, local, and private-sector partners to advance rail priorities; provides technical assistance and recommendations to management.
• Supervises the Assistant Program Manager and manages assigned consultants and contractors.
• Rail Program Development and Administration: develops the operational framework for Rail Programs using the Statewide Rail Plan as a guide; establishes procedures and performance measures.
• Rail Planning and Program Coordination: updates the Statewide Rail Plan; develops strategies to advance rail transportation goals; coordinates studies and projects.

Skills

Program management

Rail program coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Program Manager for Intermodal and Freight's Rail Programs to lead statewide rail initiatives, develop program processes, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

The role coordinates with SCDOT divisions, partners, and consultants, supervising staff and contracts while guiding the Rail Plan implementation and performance measures.