Transit Special Projects & Rail Development Lead

Team Georgia; Felton (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a Transit Special Projects Manager & Rail Development Specialist to develop rail capital programs and manage transit projects. The role includes oversight of subrecipients, contract administration, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

The position involves coordinating with consultants, reviewing grant applications, managing budgets, and supervising project timelines across rail and transit initiatives within Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience
• Associate’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience (or one year at position equivalent)
• Under agency qualifications: degrees in urban/rural transportation planning or related fields; 3+ years in transportation planning/project management
• Experience managing state or federal programs; data collection/analysis for transportation reports; regulatory compliance
• Experience using Excel, databases, and similar tools to analyze information and communicate results

Responsibilities

• Develop rail capital program applications and manage grant-related processes
• Oversee transit funding programs and contracting processes
• Monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules; ensure timely completion
• Coordinate with subrecipients and consultants to ensure regulatory compliance
• Conduct site visits and review invoices and audits; support procurement and contracting

Skills

Transportation planning

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a Transit Special Projects Manager & Rail Development Specialist to develop rail capital programs and manage transit projects. The role includes oversight of subrecipients, contract administration, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

The position involves coordinating with consultants, reviewing grant applications, managing budgets, and supervising project timelines across rail and transit initiatives within Georgia.