Transportation Program Manager
About The Position
The purpose of this class is to serve as the Program Manager for the development and implementation of multimodal transportation projects within the Transportation Department. This class is responsible for managing the County’s multimodal (roadway, bikeway, greenway, and sidewalk) transportation program, including project planning, prioritization, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and program reporting to support the effective use of transportation funding. This class provides expertise in transportation planning, multimodal project development, utility coordination, and coordination with internal departments, consultants, government agencies, community organizations, and the public. This class serves as a liaison with entities such as the Richland County Public Works Department, the City of Columbia, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), bicycle and pedestrian organizations, and other stakeholders regarding transportation initiatives. This class develops, coordinates, and monitors program activities within established policies and performs related professional, administrative, and supervisory work as required in support of the County’s transportation program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of relevant work experience; experience with SCDOT projects preferred.
- Any combination of education and experience that meets the requirements for performing the essential functions of this job.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
- Completion of a Project Management Institute course, as approved by the Director, is required.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and software applications used for transportation program management, including project tracking, scheduling, reporting, GIS, document management, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize County and industry-specific software systems.
Nice To Haves
- experience with SCDOT projects
Responsibilities
- Lead for project planning with staff and consultants to maximize the use of taxpayer funding.
- Develop project scoring and schedules in collaboration with internal staff, program management firms, and external agencies such as SCDOT and the City of Columbia ensuring schedules are realistic given project complexity.
- Assist in annual project planning and taking in public and other stakeholder input throughout the year.
- Update the project plan with new and emerging projects. Work includes developing a narrative for each project, conducting a field study of the project scope, including project limits and foreseen challenges, and working with the project development team on project estimates and impacts.
- Submit project reports to incorporate into the annual project plan. Review and recommend the project scoring system and changes to the system as needed.
- Align the recommendations with the project budgets provided within the Division. Manage bike and pedestrian projects and develop standards to improve pedestrian safety.
- Coordinate value-engineering discussions pre- and post-construction for bike and pedestrian projects. Serve as the County’s multi-model transportation expert.
- Maintain knowledge of SCDOT and County roadway and bridge design and construction standards, particularly for bike and pedestrian projects or project components.
- Prepare materials and attend meetings with officials, residents, and civic groups to address concerns related to the Transportation Penny project. Support Transportation Penny Advisory Committee activities.
- Attend County Council and Committee meetings as needed.
- Supervise support staff as applicable, including planning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, and participating in hiring, training, and performance management.
- Perform general administrative tasks, including report writing, correspondence, data entry, and file management.
- Attend relevant training, workshops, or conferences to stay current with trends, legislation, and technologies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
