The Position

Loudoun County is seeking an engaged, dynamic, proactive, results-oriented and visionary leader to serve as the Deputy Director of Transportation (“Deputy Director”) within the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI). Reporting directly to the DTCI Director, the Deputy Director will lead, manage, and direct a team of employees, contractors, and consultants responsible for the planning, design, construction, and delivery of capital projects, ensuring efficient and timely completion that meets and exceeds stakeholder expectations. These projects and programs are part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

The Deputy Director will be responsible for overseeing more than 100 significant transportation network improvements of varying sizes and scopes, each at different stages of their lifecycle. Many projects are currently in the design phase and require advancement to construction and delivery in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. Additional areas of responsibility include long-range transportation planning, reviewing land development applications, residential traffic engineering, special transportation initiatives, and managing grants for project funding. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively lead and direct program and project managers who serve as the owner's representatives, while ensuring accountability among contracted planners, designers, engineers, and construction firms.

The Deputy Director will collaborate cross-functionally with numerous County departments, including Building and Development (DBD), Finance and Procurement (DFP), Planning and Zoning (DPZ), and General Services (DGS). They will work closely with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in County Administration to prepare and administer the County's 6-year Capital Budget. The Deputy Director will oversee a portfolio totaling $2.9 billion over 100 projects, which includes the Intersection Improvement Program, the Sidewalks and Trails Program, and major roadway design and construction. Close coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation is essential for successful project delivery.

In addition to the capital project portfolio, the Deputy Director will manage transportation planning and traffic engineering functions. Staff under the direction of the Deputy Director are tasked with management and application of the Countywide Transportation Plan, serving as referral agents to other County departments in the review of legislative land development applications to ensure proper planning for future capital improvements, managing corridor safety and operational studies, and managing traffic data collection and analysis. The work of these functions is frequently presented to the Loudoun County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree and five (5) years of directly related experience with increasing responsibility, including three (3) years in a supervisory or management role. A degree in transportation planning, engineering, public administration, construction management, or related is strongly preferred.  Senior management level experience in managing a high volume of projects at varying levels focused on capital projects transportation, and/or construction projects is preferred.

Preferred qualifications include leadership experience within a local government; supervision/management in a multicultural and multigenerational workplace; experience collaborating with and presenting complex information to elected officials; public engagement and background building coalitions and consensus on difficult community issues; and experience with strategic planning and implementation.

To Apply

Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter and resume online at: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/ka/job/5au1isngj1tppb4co56nkjazxe

First review of resumes occurs on November 14, 2025. Following this date, applications will be screened against criteria outlined in the recruitment brochure. For more information, please contact Gregg Moser, Partner at K&A, at gmoser@kapartners.com.