Transportation Planning Lead / Project Manager (Austin or Houston)

*Note: The selected candidate for this position will ideally be located, or willing to relocate, within commuting distance to Houston OR Austin. However, candidates located in other major Metro areas in Texas will be considered.

Lead. Build. Shape the Future of Mobility in Texas.

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion forshaping howpeople move? Foursquare ITP is seeking aProject Manager / Senior Transportation Plannertolaunch and grow our Texas presencea role that combines strategic leadership, business development,leadingtransportation projects,and hands-on planning. This is more than ajobit’san opportunity tostart something new: build a local office, grow a talented team,and expand our impact across the state.

As ourTexas Practice Lead,you’llcollaborate with senior leaders across the firm while cultivating partnerships with clients, agencies, and communities throughout the Lone Star State.You’llbe the face of Foursquare ITP in Texasleading innovative transportation planning projects, developing business opportunities, and helping to shape the next generation of sustainable mobility.

WhyFoursquareITP?

At Foursquare ITP, we aremission-driven with soulimproving daily life through a more people-focused approach to transportation planning. Our passion islivedevery day, as we experience the systems we help shape. We show up as authentic partners to our clients, delivering innovative, tailored, and practical solutions that turn strategy into real-world impact.

Here, your work matters.You’llhelp connect communities, shape transit systems, and advance sustainable mobility optionsfrom bus rapid transit to micromobilitywhile collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of planners, data scientists, designers, and engagement experts.

We invest in you.You’llgain access to robust technical and leadership training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, supported by a collaborative culture that values balance, respect, and growth. Our benefits support your whole selffrom 100% company-paid health insurance to flexible work-from-home, generous time off, and team events that keep us connected.

Your growth has no ceiling.At Foursquare ITP, your trajectory is driven by your ambition and contributions.You’llhave the opportunity to build new services, lead high-visibility projects, and shape company strategybacked by a firm that believes in your vision.

Your Impact
You’llbe joining a team already making waves in Texas, with active work forCapMetro,VIA,DART,Houston METRO, TxDOT, and MPOs across the state.This work includes:

• Transit planning projects including bus network redesigns and transit facilityplanning;
• Strategic organizational assessments and vision plans developed withagencyleadershipteams;
• Transit operations planning andperformance measurementthrough data analyticsanddashboards;
• Active transportationplanning, including gaps analysis, safety analysis, and corridor prioritization; and
• Long-range plans, bikeshare plans,transit access studies, transportation demand management, andmicrotransitplanning.

After tackling25diverse projects in just four years,we’reready to grow deeper rootsandyou’llbe the catalyst.

As ourTexas Lead,you will:

• Build and expand Foursquare ITP’s presence across Texas by cultivating relationships and leading business development efforts in coordination with national experts.
• Lead projects in sustainable mobility, including transit service planning, BRT and corridor planning,microtransit, and multimodal strategies. These projects will not all be in Texas - you will be able to leverage your knowledge in other places across the country as well.
• Manage and mentor staff as the practice grows.
• Represent Foursquare ITP at industry events, conferences, and client meetingsbecoming a trusted partner and thought leader in thestate.

WhatYou’llBring

• A passion for transportation planning and improving communities through better mobility.
• 10–20+years of relevant experience in transportation planningfor sustainable modes, including project and staff management.
• Experience leading high-quality, impactful projects in at least one of Foursquare ITP’s core focus areas: transit service planning, BRT and corridor planning, multimodal access, or active transportation.
• Proven success inbusiness development and client relationship building, ideally with Texas-based agencies or partners.
• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills and a collaborative, mentoring mindset.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, or related field.
• Residence (or willingness torelocate) within commuting distance toAustin or Houston.

Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% company-paid health insurance (employee) + dependent subsidy
• Liberal work-from-home flexibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Paid industrymembershipsand conference attendance
• Company-funded HSA and FSA options
• Professional and management training programs
• Transit subsidy, paid cell phone plan, and performance bonuses
• Annual company retreats, family-friendly events, and more

Discover how we invest in our peoplethrough both our Employee Value Proposition and our robust benefits packagehere

Compensation
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced candidate who will receive a competitive and commensurate salary in the range of $125,000 - $200,000.

Join Us and Build What’s Next
At Foursquare ITP, we believe inpunching above our weighttaking on complex, high-impact projects while staying nimble, connected, and people-focused. Ifyou’reready tobuild a practice, shape a team, and lead transformative mobility planning across Texas,we’dlove to hear from you.

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