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HNTB

Transit Market Leader

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

The Transit Market Leader will work closely with executive leadership, clients, and partners to set national strategy, expand capabilities, and advance HNTB's position at the forefront of the transit ...

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How much do transit executive jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for transit executive in Wisconsin is $94,427.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $121,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do transit executives typically collaborate with local government agencies and community stakeholders?

Transit Executives play a key role in fostering partnerships with local government agencies, city planners, and community organizations to ensure that transit services align with public needs. They regularly participate in public meetings, coordinate with municipal transportation departments, and engage stakeholders to address concerns and gather input on transit projects. This collaboration helps shape policy decisions, secure funding, and implement service improvements, making stakeholder engagement an essential and ongoing aspect of the role.

What is the difference between Transit Executive vs Transit Manager?

AspectTransit ExecutiveTransit Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics, or related field; often includes industry certificationsRequires similar educational background; may also hold certifications in transit operations or management
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, high-level decision making, liaising with stakeholdersOversees daily operations, manages staff, ensures service delivery
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in transit agencies, government departments, transportation companiesCommonly employed in transit agencies, public transportation systems

The main difference is that a Transit Executive focuses on strategic leadership and high-level planning, while a Transit Manager handles daily operations and staff management. Both roles require relevant credentials and are integral to transit organizations, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is a transit executive?

Transit Executives are senior leaders responsible for overseeing the operations, strategy, and administration of public transportation agencies or systems. They manage budgets, lead teams, set policy, and work with government officials and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective transit services. Their role often includes long-term planning, improving service quality, and addressing community transportation needs. Transit Executives play a key part in shaping public transit policy and ensuring compliance with regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transit executive?

To thrive as a Transit Executive, you need expertise in transportation management, strategic planning, budgeting, and a relevant degree, often in public administration or engineering. Familiarity with transit management software, data analytics tools, and regulatory compliance systems is typically required. Leadership, stakeholder communication, and crisis management are vital soft skills for coordinating teams and engaging with the public. These skills are essential to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable transit operations that meet community needs and regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Transit Executive job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,427 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Transit Market Leader

HNTB

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Full-time

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HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, transit leadership means strengthening the systems people rely on every day-improving reliability, expanding access, and shaping mobility outcomes that leave a lasting impact on the communities they serve. As a nationally recognized leader in transit and rail, HNTB partners with agencies across the country to deliver complex, transformative programs that connect people to opportunity and drive long-term economic and community growth.
As an employee-owned firm with a 110+ year legacy in infrastructure, HNTB has built one of the industry's most established and high-performing transit practices. This role represents a rare opportunity to lead that practice at a pivotal moment-building on a strong legacy of leadership while shaping the future of transit at HNTB. The Transit Market Leader will work closely with executive leadership, clients, and partners to set national strategy, expand capabilities, and advance HNTB's position at the forefront of the transit industry.
At HNTB, our transit practice is helping define how communities connect-delivering solutions that improve daily life, expand access to opportunity, and support long-term growth for the regions we serve.
THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY HNTB LOCATION.

What You'll Do:

  • Researches respective markets, develops client relationships and identifies business opportunities within area of specialty and across the country.
  • Typically nationally well-known as an expert in the respective industry with strong client connections.
  • Provides firm-wide leadership and guidance in area of specialty and provides oversight on specialty operations.
  • Provides access for all divisions and offices to the best firmwide resources needed to win and deliver HNTB's 4 for 4 performance (Consistend delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the clients satisfaction on every project) on mega projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 14 years relevant experience
  • In lieu of degree, 18 years of relevant experience.

What We Prefer:

  • Develop and lead strategies for HNTB's profitable growth within the transit market sector.
  • Work with leadership to broaden the range of transit services provided by HNTB and to grow the staff and practice resources needed to provide superior value to aviation clients.
  • Work with HNTB client and project teams to identify, pursue, win, and deliver the largest and most challenging assignments in the industry.
  • Lead the development of the strategic plan for the transit market based on industry involvement, client contact, and interaction with HNTB client service leaders and project managers.
  • Maintain knowledge of national and local transit markets.
  • Identify trends and future opportunities.
  • Identify and propose additional resources and organizational strategies to capitalize on identified opportunities.
  • Develop and lead a nationally connected transit practice, integrating firmwide resources.
  • Collaborate with HNTB government affairs leaders to develop effective government relations programs at the state and national levels.
  • Maintain relationships with Federal Transit Administration officials.
  • Participate in and leadultra, supermega and mega strategy planning.
  • Participate in mega-project pursuit activities.
  • Coordinate and lead firmwide transit resources, including, but not limited to, planning, finance, program management, terminal design, airfield design, landside design, and construction management.
  • Oversee and manage transit resources to ensure that HNTB has full complement of top-level capabilities, strategically deployed to successfully pursue and deliver projects.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AB #TransitAndRail #LI-ET1

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Locations:

Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO, Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Salt Lake City, UT, Tampa, FL

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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About HNTB

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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