Assistant Director, Transportation Services

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Transportation Senior Director, this is a highly responsible position consisting of managerial, administrative, and professional engineering work. This position is responsible for overseeing programs within the Transportation Department including Transportation Capital Improvement Projects management, Private Development Review, right‑of‑way work permitting, construction inspections, traffic improvement/safety projects, special event traffic management, and GIS.

Are you ready to shape the future of Savannah’s transportation infrastructure? The Assistant Senior Director of Transportation plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the city’s dynamic transportation programs, from capital improvement projects and traffic safety initiatives to private development reviews and special event traffic management. This position combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and community engagement, providing the opportunity to oversee high‑impact projects, guide talented staff, and ensure Savannah’s streets and transit systems are safe, efficient, and forward‑looking.

If you thrive on solving complex challenges, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and making a tangible difference in a growing city, this role is your chance to drive meaningful change and help Savannah move smarter, safer, and stronger.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; recruits, appoints, and trains staff.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Functions as the Department Head in her/his absence.
• Oversees work programs including Transportation Capital Improvement Projects, Private Development Review, right‑of‑way work permitting, construction inspections, traffic improvement/safety projects, special event traffic management, and GIS.
• Responds to petitions and open record requests.
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for capital improvement and private development projects.
• Administers and manages construction; conducts pre‑proposal and pre‑construction meetings.
• Reviews and approves consultants and contractors' progress payments, final payments, and close‑out documents.
• Updates and maintains the computerized project management tracking system.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to developers, engineers, architects, contractors, citizens, and staff; identifies and solves problems.
• Assists in preparing and managing the budget for the department and assigned work programs.
• Identifies and implements process efficiency measures and customer service improvements.
• Establishes short and long‑term goals and priorities for the assigned work programs. Analyzes performance; develops workload management strategies.
• Prepares technical reports, cost estimates, specifications, and construction details.
• Prepares consultant requests for proposals, department standard operating procedures, and policies.
• Prepares and presents department reports to the community, executive management, and City officials.
• Arranges, conducts, and participates in meetings with contractors and local and state agencies; evaluates consultant proposals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with six or more years of traffic engineering management experience, including personnel management and administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requires a Georgia Professional Engineer’s license.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post‑offer/pre‑employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Knowledge of civil engineering and traffic engineering principles and standard…