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Goodwill of Houston

Director of Transportation

TX · On-site

Director of Transportation Department: Donated Goods Program (DGP) Reports to: Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics FLSA Status: Exempt Mission Support: Goodwill Houston (GWH) is transforming ...

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How much do transportation director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation director in Spring, TX is $91,013.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,600.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A transportation director is in charge of transportation logistics. They typically set up the distribution routes and oversee the delivery of goods or products. They do this by utilizing trucking or other transportation routes. A transportation director may also work for a municipal department, helping arrange public transit such as bus, ferry, or train routes. If they work for a school, job duties involve overseeing bus routes for students.

What does a transportation director do?

A Transportation Director is responsible for overseeing and managing all transportation operations within an organization, such as a school district, city, or private company. Their duties include planning routes, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, supervising staff, and coordinating the maintenance of vehicles. They work to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective transportation services to meet organizational needs. Transportation Directors often collaborate with other departments and external agencies to optimize transportation logistics and address any issues that arise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transportation director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transportation Director, you need expertise in logistics management, regulatory compliance, and budgeting, often supported by a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or business administration. Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), fleet tracking software, and relevant certifications like Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) is highly beneficial. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set top candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and leading teams in a dynamic transportation environment.

What are some of the primary challenges transportation directors face when managing large fleets and how can they address them?

Transportation Directors often encounter challenges related to maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing budgets within large fleet operations. Balancing timely deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and driver scheduling requires effective communication and strong organizational skills. Successful Transportation Directors leverage technology, such as fleet management software, and foster collaborative relationships with drivers, maintenance teams, and logistics partners to address these challenges. Proactively analyzing data and adapting processes helps them anticipate issues and improve overall transportation performance.
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Infographic showing various Transportation Director job openings in Spring, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,013 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

Transportation Director / Practice Leader

Halff

The Woodlands, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Halff rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Transportation Director / Practice Leader​ – The Woodlands, TX
Welcome to Halff, an ENR - Top 100, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm of more than 1,500 employees, designed, engineered, planned, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Halff is seeking a Director / Deputy Practice Leader, with their Texas Professional Engineer License, that would support and provide leadership in the Houston, Texas transportation market with a primary focus on strategy and growth with the TxDOT Houston District and other transportation clients in the Greater-Houston region. The selected individual will be responsible for the growth and success of transportation planning, design, and related services within the Greater-Houston region, including business development, client relationships and project delivery.
Halff's Transportation services safely move people, vehicles and freight using multimodal applications ranging from roadways (local roads to interstate highways), transit and active transportation projects from initial planning through final design. The complete project development process includes responsive planning and design such as geometrics and storm drainage. It incorporates technology and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to relay roadway information and communication. Finally, it brings transit planning and design to the forefront.
The Halff Transportation Advantage
  • Multi-discipline teams to meet challenges that are often complicated by aging infrastructure and shrinking budgets.
  • Extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation projects to move people and goods safely and reliably.
  • Collaborative approach to transportation projects.
Transportation Director / Deputy Practice Leader Responsibilities:
  • Providing strong leadership and guidance in areas of technical expertise and providing oversight to the transportation practice in the region.
  • Researching markets, developing/maintaining client relationships, and identifying business opportunities.
  • Creating/executing strategic plans and guiding practice growth.
  • Leading successful strategic pursuits and capture planning for specific opportunities.
  • Working closely with operations staff in the region to identify, hire, develop and grow key staff and resources, and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Working closely with Halff's national Transportation Practice to ensure implementation of best practices and leveraging firm-wide resources.
Transportation Director / Deputy Practice Leader Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree
  • A minimum of 15 years or more of progressive experience
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of Texas
  • Established leadership and expertise in the industry
  • Strong client connections, particularly TxDOT relationships at senior levels
  • Positive attitude, self-directed yet a team player, with a focus on integrity and quality
Halff's Transportation Services:
  • Roadway Design
  • Safety Improvements
  • Structural Engineering
  • TCP/Maintenance of Traffic
  • Traffic Engineering/ITS
  • Bicycle, Pedestrian and Active Transportation Planning and Design
  • Drainage Design
  • Feasibility and Preliminary Engineering
  • Innovative Intersections
  •  Local and Regional Transportation Planning
  • Multimodal and Transit Planning and Design
  • NEPA Studies, Outreach and Visualization
Company Overview:
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: broadband, construction services, energy, environmental, geographic information systems, grant funding resources, intelligent infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, land development, planning and landscape architecture, MEP engineering, public works, resilience, right of way, structural engineering, subsurface utility engineering/utility coordination, surveying, transportation, water resources and water/wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
Arkansas: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, North Little Rock and Little Rock
Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares, Temple Terrace and Windermere
Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport
Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City
Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, The Woodlands and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid time off; holiday pay; traditional and Roth 401(k) plans; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Health Savings Account; 529 College Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Plan; and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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