*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.
You9ll be joining a team already making waves in Texas, with active work for
CapMetro, VIA, DART, Houston METRO, TxDOT, and MPOs across the state. This work includes:
- Transit planning projects including bus network redesigns and transit facility planning;
- Strategic organizational assessments and vision plans developed with agency leadership teams;
- Transit operations planning and performance measurement through data analytics and dashboards;
- Active transportation planning, including gaps analysis, safety analysis, and corridor prioritization; and
- Long-range plans, bikeshare plans, transit access studies, transportation demand management, and microtransit planning.
After tackling 25 diverse projects in just four years, we9re ready to grow deeper roots-and you9ll be the catalyst.
As our
Texas Lead, you will:
- Build and expand Foursquare ITP9s 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 meetings-becoming a trusted partner and thought leader in the state.
What You9ll Bring- A passion for transportation planning and improving communities through better mobility.
- 10-20+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning for sustainable modes, including project and staff management.
- Experience leading high-quality, impactful projects in at least one of Foursquare ITP9s core focus areas: transit service planning, BRT and corridor planning, multimodal access, or active transportation.
- Proven success in business 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 bachelor9s or master9s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, or related field.
- Residence (or willingness to relocate) within commuting distance to Austin or Houston.
Benefits That Go Beyond the BasicsWe 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 industry memberships and 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 people-through both our Employee Value Proposition and our robust benefits package-here
CompensationWe 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 What9s NextAt Foursquare ITP, we believe in
punching above our weight-taking on complex, high-impact projects while staying nimble, connected, and people-focused. If you9re ready to
build a practice, shape a team, and lead transformative mobility planning across Texas, we9d love to hear from you.
