Community Development Program Manager Jobs in Texas

The Economic and Community Development Program Manager performs advanced professional work overseeing and implementing regional Economic and Community Development (ECD) initiatives. This role combines supervisory responsibilities with direct program leadership, including the development, execution, and evaluation of local and regional plans and programs. This position involves working with grants from State and Federal agencies; and developing budgets while meeting contract deliverables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Program Management

• Oversee day-to-day management of ECD and transportation programs, including budgeting, staffing, schedules, contract administration, and performance tracking.
• Develop workplans, monitor milestones, and prepare regular program reports for BVCOG leadership and funding agencies.

• Support local governments on community development initiatives: housing, infrastructure, downtown revitalization, utility planning, fiber optic broadband planning and implementation, economic resilience, and disaster recovery.
• Provide technical assistance, economic analysis, feasibility studies, and capacity-building workshops for member entities.

• Lead regional transportation planning efforts, including small urban and rural planning tasks, transit planning, congestion management, and project prioritization.
• Coordinate with TxDOT, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (if applicable), transit providers, and member jurisdictions on multimodal transportation projects.
• Manage the region’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) tasks, prioritization processes, and project development support.

• Identify funding opportunities (federal, state, and foundation), prepare grant applications, and manage awarded grants to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
• Prepare budgets, scope of work documents, procurement processes, and subrecipient agreements.

• Administer and oversee the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), ensuring compliance and long-term financial sustainability.
• Coordinate Loan Approval Board meetings, including preparation, presentation, and documentation of loan decisions.
• Monitor loan portfolio performance, maintain accurate records, and manage all loan documentation.
• Provide guidance to applicants and borrowers throughout the loan process.
• Pursue and support applications for additional RLF funding opportunities to expand and strengthen the program.

• Build and maintain relationships with local elected officials, city/county staff, transit agencies, MPOs, state agencies, regional partners, and the public.
• Lead public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder committees; develop outreach materials and communication strategies.

• Oversee collection and analysis of transportation and economic data; prepare maps, technical memoranda, grant reports, and presentations.
• Use GIS, travel demand models, and performance metrics to inform planning decisions.

• Ensure programs comply with federal and state regulations (FTA, FHWA, NEPA, Title VI, ADA, procurement rules).
• Assist leadership in policy development and regional planning initiatives.

• Must complete a minimum of 24 hours of professional development training each year and maintain professional certifications.

• Supervise program staff, consultants, and interns; support professional development and performance evaluations.

• Represent BVCOG at regional, state, and federal meetings and conferences; perform other duties as assigned.

• Project and grant management
• Strategic planning and problem solving
• Stakeholder engagement and consensus building
• Fiscal management and budgeting
• Technical analysis
• Regulatory compliance and reporting
• Leadership and team development
• Public speaking and community engagement

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in field relevant to urban planning, transportation planning, public administration, civil engineering, economics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in economic/community development, transportation planning, or related public-sector program management. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal and state grants and contracts.
• Working knowledge of TxDOT processes, MPO/TIP procedures, FTA/FHWA grant programs, and regional planning practices.
• Experience data analysis, and MS Office suite. Experience with GIS preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience leading public meetings.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel within the State.

• Experience working at a Council of Governments, MPO, transit agency, or state DOT.
• Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Engineer (PE), or other relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with rural transportation issues, small urban transit operations, and economic development tools.
• Experience supervising staff and managing consultants.

Reports directly to the Deputy Director through supervisory channels. Ability to work independently and to assume responsibility for completion of complex workload without close supervision.

• Office environment with regular travel across the Brazos Valley region; occasional evening or weekend meetings.
• Ability to attend site visits and public events; may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and using a computer.
• Work week is Monday through Friday during normal business-type hours (8am-5pm). Weekend hours may be required during special events or projects.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (range: $63,000–$70,000 DOE).
• Benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid leave, and professional development support.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, BVCOG will make reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities, if it would not impose an "undue hardship" on the operation of the employer's business.

As a public agency, BVCOG is committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards. Applicants selected for employment are expected to perform work responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, and honesty, to merit the respect of our co-workers, clients, partners, vendors and the general public. Applicants selected for employment are also expected to serve the public with dedication, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness.