Transportation Program Manager-Special Projects

Program Manager - Special Projects

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Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government! All sections of the application must be completed in its entirety. The resume is considered supplemental information only. Applications that are incomplete or indicate 'see resume' will not be taken into consideration.

Job Summary

The Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Program Manager to lead the Special Projects team. The Program Manager-Special Projects is part of the Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering division. This positions responsibilities include supervising program staff, managing activities related to transportation safety and operational studies, overseeing speed management studies, developing transportation-related programs, and coordinating closely with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and private developers.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Managing the Special Projects program and staff.
• Overseeing safety and operational studies, as well as speed management studies, by coordinating with consultants, obtaining authorizations, reviewing data and reports, facilitating meetings, engaging the public, briefing leadership, presenting findings, approving invoices, and preparing reports.
• Making recommendations to resolve complex roadway safety and operational issues based on engineering principles in compliance with federal, state, and county policies and regulations.
• Managing developer projects that are performed in furtherance of their proffers or are being performed subject to a reimbursement agreement.
• Managing Loudoun Countys participation in the VDOT Secondary Road Six-Year Plan.
• Serving as the Loudoun County liaison on transportation projects and studies that VDOT is administering.
• Serving as staff liaison to the Route 28 Tax District Landowners Advisory Board and the Route 28 Tax District Commission.
• Preparing white papers, reports, and briefings for the department and County leadership.
• Managing contracts in accordance with county policies.
• Conducting public meetings.

We are seeking an individual with :

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Transportation Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, Urban Management, Engineering, or related field; four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

The position requires occasional attendance at meetings outside normal business hours to present information to the Board of Supervisors and / or other stakeholder groups. A valid drivers license is required. Employment is contingent upon successful background check completion, to include criminal, credit, and driving record checks.