Principal Planner/Engineer – Transportation Project Delivery

Principal Planner/Engineer

About Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be doing?

• Conduct meetings with local government sponsors (and prepare summary documentation) regarding project development and delivery status for projects programmed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as well as included in H-GAC’s 10-Year Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
• Identify schedule risk items for project delivery and report potential solutions to assist in project development and delivery efforts
• Coordinate with local government sponsors to identify priority transportation projects to initiate and expedite through the project development process
• Prepare and analyze database reports summarizing TIP amendments resulting from coordination with local government sponsors, including identification of critical risks, schedule impacts, and other factors affecting project progress and outcomes
• Develop briefing materials for Committee and Council meetings, including background papers and clear, compelling presentations to support project programming decisions, internal project delivery tasks, and ongoing monitoring and tracking efforts in conjunction with data analysis.
• Represent the organization in presentations to Council, Committees, and Subcommittees, providing updates on program performance, monitoring and tracking efforts, and other project delivery initiatives of the group, as requested.
• Schedule coordination meetings with project sponsors, the Texas Department of Transportation and other agencies
• Enter project development and delivery status and upcoming amendments needed (per local government sponsor coordination) into project information databases
• Manage consultants to assist local governments with schematic preparation and/or detailed design, environmental and NEPA clearance, utility coordination, ROW acquisition, and other critical tasks for transportation project delivery
• Prepare schematics and/or detailed design per federal/TxDOT standards for multiple local governments

Key Qualifications

• Experience preparing schematics and/or detailed design for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects
• Experience in the project development and delivery process for federally funded surface transportation, transit, bike/pedestrian and other projects
• Experience developing schedules for project development and delivery efforts
• Experience reviewing surface transportation projects and assessing project readiness for federally funded projects related to surface transportation, transit, and bike/pedestrian facilities
• Experience with environmental clearance and permit coordination for infrastructure projects
• Someone that demonstrates strong teamwork, an “all hands-on deck” attitude and are passionate about doing whatever it takes to improve the quality of life for our citizens
• Strong project management, communication and presentation skills are crucial for success in this role
• Organized with the ability to multitask
• Close attention to detail and ability to identify needs and develop potential solutions

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
• 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• 6-8 years of experience working in the project development and delivery process for federally funded surface transportation projects

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.