TIP Program Manager — Transportation Planning Leader

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council in Houston seeks a Manager – Project Programming to lead the TIP, coordinate with TxDOT and local partners, and ensure alignment with RTP and funding requirements.

The role supervises staff, develops programming processes, and guides projects from prioritization through implementation, delivering transparent, accountable transportation programming for the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field and 5 years of related local government experience.
• Experience with transportation planning, policy development, or funding programs preferred.
• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages development, maintenance, and administration of the TIP and related programming activities.
• Leads development of a comprehensive TIP Policy document to guide the programming of the next TIP, establishing policies, procedures, evaluation criteria, prioritization methods, funding strategies, and expectations for project readiness and implementation.
• Coordinates with TxDOT local district offices and statewide program staff to ensure alignment between transportation programming documents.
• Ensures programmed projects are consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan, applicable federal and state requirements, funding eligibility criteria, and available financial resources.
• Works collaboratively with local governments, transit agencies, TxDOT, and other project sponsors to identify programming needs, resolve funding and scheduling issues, and advance regional priorities.
• Oversees the preparation, review, and coordination of TIP documentation, project listings, funding information, schedules, amendments, and supporting materials for MPO committees and decision‑making bodies.
• Maintains effective processes for monitoring programmed projects, tracking funding and implementation milestones, and identifying potential programming issues or opportunities to improve project delivery.
• Supervises, mentors, and develops staff responsible for transportation programming activities, providing clear direction, establishing work priorities, and ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Provides technical guidance to MPO leadership, staff, and regional partners on TIP requirements, project programming procedures, funding eligibility, and the relationship between regional planning and state/federal processes.
• Supports the preparation of reports, presentations, and recommendations for MPO technical advisory committees and governing bodies, communicating decisions, policy changes, funding considerations, and implementation priorities.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of federal and state transportation funding programs, MPO planning and programming requirements, project development processes, and transportation project delivery.
• Demonstrates the ability to supervise and develop professional staff, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, build effective working relationships, and lead complex projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Policy development

Transportation planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or closely related field

Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field of study

Job description

Houston-Galveston Area Council in Houston seeks a Manager – Project Programming to lead the TIP, coordinate with TxDOT and local partners, and ensure alignment with RTP and funding requirements.

The role supervises staff, develops programming processes, and guides projects from prioritization through implementation, delivering transparent, accountable transportation programming for the region.