Transport Planning Program Manager – Contracts & CMAQ

Georgia Power Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power Company is seeking a transportation planning professional to support multimodal planning, contract administration, and program oversight. You will manage consultant contracts, review invoices, and ensure deliverables meet GDOT standards while aligning with statewide plans.

The role involves preparing briefings for leadership, leading coordination with local governments, and mentoring entry-level staff within an exempt/administrative framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geography or a related degree.
• One year in managing and/or coordinating transportation, city, urban planning, or related field.
• Experience in preparing transportation policy evaluations and recommendations for various stakeholders.
• Experience working and communicating with managers, coworkers, and external personnel in a professional, cooperative manner.
• Experience effectively managing own priorities setting well-defined and realistic personal goals.
• Experience making sound and well-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Administer consultant contracts including scope, schedule, budget, and compliance with GDOT policies.
• Manage multiple IDIQ and studies; conduct detailed invoice reviews; ensure deliverable quality.
• Serve as project manager or deputy project manager for consultant-supported efforts.
• Perform professional-level transportation planning and analysis; administer federal programs such as CMAQ; support local governments in plan development and project programming.

Skills

Contract management

Schedule tracking

Mentoring

Vendor management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Presentations

Public involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geography or related

Tools

GIS

Excel

Travel demand modeling

Job description

Georgia Power Company is seeking a transportation planning professional to support multimodal planning, contract administration, and program oversight. You will manage consultant contracts, review invoices, and ensure deliverables meet GDOT standards while aligning with statewide plans.

The role involves preparing briefings for leadership, leading coordination with local governments, and mentoring entry-level staff within an exempt/administrative framework.