Job Summary:

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a highly motivated professional to provide strategic leadership and oversight of statewide local grant programs, including the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Program. This position is responsible for managing program budgets, coordinating project development across GDOT’s seven districts, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, and supporting the successful delivery of transportation improvement projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong program management, financial oversight, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with local governments, district leadership, and executive stakeholders to advance GDOT’s transportation priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversees the administration of local grant programs and projects.
• Interprets state and federal policies and procedures and provides recommendations on local grant projects.
• Coordinates project development with the seven District Local Grant Coordinators.
• Manages the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Program, including budgets, funding, and expenditures.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with local governments, state and local officials, departmental leadership, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinates project requests with District Engineers, District Coordinators, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Commissioner.
• Ensures compliance with GDOT requirements and fulfillment of the Commissioner's directives.
• Oversees quick response projects and monitors program budgets in coordination with the Budget Office.
• Analyzes financial reports, project schedules, expenditures, and disbursements.
• Prepares reports, project updates, and presentations for the State Transportation Board.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to research, prepare, and communicate critical project information.
• Manages the off-system safety (OSS) program and ensures development and implementation of Safety Action Plans (SAP) with local stakeholders.

AGENCY MINIMUM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND Four years of experience in transportation related activities. OR Two years of experience required at the lower-level Mgr 3, Transport Specialist (TRM032) or position equivalent.

• Experience with GDOT’s Plan Development and Program Delivery processes and practices
• Demonstrated experience with Local Assistance Program (LAP), Local Roads Administration (LRA), and LMIG (Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant) program
• Supervisory experience comparable to an Assistant Office Head, Group Leader, Section Head, or Area Engineer in an engineering-related environment
• Demonstrated experience recognizing opportunities to aid in the achievement of department goals and objectives; setting goals and determining the course of action to implement departmental visions and goals with appropriate timing and responsiveness
• Possess strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others toward accomplishment of office/department goals
• Internal and external organizational awareness, including building and managing stakeholder’s relationships
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to express ideas and facts to groups and individuals effectively
• Possess familiarity with related technological developments and be able to integrate new technology to manage and improve program effectiveness
• Demonstrated experience managing schedules and ensuring timely performance
• Committed to providing quality customer service
• Experience in developing and managing budget reports in coordination with the Budget office; ensuring effective utilization of program funds to achieve department goals.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Project Management or Program Management
• Possess the demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems and apply innovative solutions to make organizational improvements
• Possesses strong leadership skills with the knowledge and understanding of where the organization is headed and how to make a contribution
• Experience preparing and/or making presentations to executive leadership and the Transportation Board