Transportation Capital Projects Program Manager

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a strategic and innovative leader to serve as the Transportation Capital Projects Program Manager within the Transportation Planning and Capital Projects Management Bureau. This role leads a team of professionals managing a $600M+ portfolio of multimodal transportation projects aligned with Arlington’s Complete Streets framework. The Program Manager oversees the delivery of complex, high-impact infrastructure projects, ensuring they are community-informed, code-compliant, and delivered on time and within budget while navigating federal, state, and regional funding requirements. This position operates with a high degree of independence under the direction of the Bureau Chief.

Major Job Duties:  

• Developing the Transportation Capital Program for Complete Streets within the context of Arlington County's Capital Improvement Program, the Master Transportation Plan and other Comprehensive Plan elements;
• Managing the Capital Projects Program team, providing strategic oversight, administrative direction, and support for staff development. Responsibilities include creating and monitoring workplans, ensuring quality control of deliverables, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a culture of continuous growth and professional excellence;
• Coordinating with Department of Transportation (DOT) regional and finance teams to identify grant opportunities and to develop and manage funding plans;
• Collaborating with other DOT leaders and internal partners to establish priorities and implementation strategies, and playing a leadership role in budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, design development, project delivery, public engagement and constituent response;
• Engaging with County staff, leadership, private developers and federal, state, and regional funding agencies, residents and community groups regarding the implementation of a broad array of transportation projects;
• Developing relationships with leaders across disciplines within the County to promote collaboration and coordination with other sections and Bureaus within DOT, and other divisions and departments;
• Building cooperative relationships with regional and state partners, especially the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), to improve processes and communication; and
• Performing additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned to support departmental goals and organizational priorities.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field; and
• Three years' progressively responsible experience in transportation project development as well as some experience in program/project/team management.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field and/or experience in one or more of the following experiences:

• Public procurement processes and contract management, especially requirements associated with federal and state funding;
• Communicating complex information to a variety of audiences, possessing excellent written and oral presentation skills;
• Managing staff, capital budgets, and real estate acquisitions, as well as leveraging technology and tools to support project management efforts; and/or 
• Implementing infrastructure projects associated with complete streets, which incorporate facilities for multiple transportation modes and technologies, curb space needs, placemaking and biophilic elements.

Special Requirements

Letter of Interest: A complete application includes a letter of interest. Please attach your letter to this application detailing your background and experience and how they have prepared you for this position.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Additional Information

Work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework or flexible work schedule opportunities available upon supervisor approval. 

The official title of this position is: Planning Manager

Starting salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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