TRANSPORTATION PLANNING MANAGER

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING MANAGER

Salary

$102,190.40 - $168,584.00 Annually

Location

Cary, NC

Job Type

Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

27-02705

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
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Description

Cary, NC, a forward-looking and diverse community, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Transportation Planning Manager to join us in our commitment to enhancing the mobility experience in Cary. Building on a legacy of excellence, we adaptively design and manage transportation infrastructure projects in a team-based environment. This position will be part of the Transportation Planning Group within the Transportation Department, working under the general supervision of the Assistant Transportation Director.

The Transportation Planning Manager will provide leadership and supervision for a team of transportation planners and will perform complex professional planning work in support of the departments capital programs and projects. This position will play a critical role in managing planning and design projects, representing the Town with key regional partners, coordinating planning projects across the department and organization, and pursuing state and federal grants to support and develop the department's capital budget.

The ideal candidate will have robust project management experience and strong supervisory skills, be able to monitor and support a high volume of complex projects while providing guidance and professional development for their team. They will also be highly collaborative and communicative, able to adopt a big-picture viewpoint and "OneCary" mindset to identify opportunities for partnership and teamwork across departments.

Typical Tasks

• Provides direct supervision of the transportation planning team including assigning projects, setting priorities, providing project direction, managing time off, and balancing workloads

• Conducts regular check-ins and annual performance reviews of direct report staff, evaluating progress and developing short-term and long-term work plans and goals

• Develops sta? reports and presents comprehensive plan amendments, and related ordinances/cases to the Town Council and other advisory boards and commissions

• Supervises the management of several department programs, including the sidewalk request, bike Cary and greenway initiatives

• Oversees sta? liaisons to the Transportation Working Group (TWG) and the Greenway Committee, responsible for setting the monthly meeting agenda, managing greenway committee membership, facilitating discussion, and implementing the annual work plan

• Collaborates with the Transportation Engineering Manager on capital project planning, design, funding and project delivery

• Represents the Town and serves as liaison to committees, boards, commissions, and other governmental agencies as necessary (CAMPO TCC & subcommittees, RTA, Central Pines Regional Council, Triangle Main Line Forum, Wake Transit Plan)

• Manages, prepares, and submits transportation-related grant applications for funding on behalf of the Town

• Participates in the preparation and administration of the departments Capital Improvement Budget/Plan

• Develops the annual Operating Budget for Facilities Planning

• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning; comprehensive knowledge of transportation modeling; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of land use planning, growth management techniques, and land use policy development; comprehensive knowledge of the techniques required to prepare plans, maps, charts, and graphics; thorough knowledge of transportation and tra?c planning; thorough knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to transportation and facility related grants; thorough knowledge of the LDO and its applications; thorough knowledge of sources of data and information; general knowledge of geographic information systems methods, applications, and data management; thorough knowledge of planning research methodologies; ability to develop plans to evaluate work accomplishments; ability to supervise the work of subordinates; ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex projects e?ectively and simultaneously; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others; ability to present facts and recommendations e?ectively in oral and written form.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering or related ?eld supplemented by a master's degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering or a related ?eld.

Requires 3-5 years of experience in professional planning work, AND a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.

AICP certi?cation and/or licensure as a professional engineer is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Familiarity with the North Carolina Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (NC CAMPO)s Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) or other MPO programs that manage federal grants

• Some experience or familiarity with multi-modal transportation planning

• Some experience with budget preparation

Physical Requirements

Work in this class is generally inside and sedentary. An employee must be able to move throughout town facilities freely to perform or observe work. An employee must have such visual acuity as to be able to make fine drawings, read and write handwritten and typewritten material, and be able to read a computer screen. An employee in this class must be able to talk and hear in order to be able to respond to the public and other employees.

Conditions of Employment

Requires a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger-printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Regular Full-Time Employees

Learn more about our benefits.

Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.

Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.

All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employees hire date.

01

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in planning and/or engineering, with an emphasis on transportation engineering or a related field? If "yes", this must be reflected in the education and work history sections of your application.

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in transportation planning and/or engineering? Details must be included in the work history section of your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

04

How many years of supervisory or management experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

05

Briefly describe any experience you have with Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) programs that manage federal grants. If you do not have this experience, type "n/a".

06

Do you have an AICP accreditation and/or a North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license? Licenses and/or certifications must be listed on the application.

• Yes
• No
• No, but I have the ability and am willing to obtain within six months

07

Please briefly describe your project management experience, including any experience with specific project management platforms. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.

08

Do you have experience preparing and tracking budgets? Note: This must be reflected in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Yes
• No

09

Please share briefly what interests you most about this position.

Required Question

Employer Town of Cary

Address 316 N. Academy Street, Human Resources

Cary, North Carolina, 27513

Phone 919-469-4070

Website http://www.carync.gov