Big Sky Transportation District (BSTD) – Big Sky, Montana
Position: Transportation Director
Reports to: BSTD Board of Directors
Salary Range: $100,000–$125,000, depending on experience
The Transportation Director serves as Big Sky Transportation District’s (BSTD) lead professional for transportation planning, infrastructure coordination, and interagency collaboration. This position addresses a critical gap in Big Sky’s governance structure: as an unincorporated community, Big Sky lacks dedicated staff focused on roads, streets, bridges, sidewalks, pathways, trails, active transportation infrastructure, and long-term transportation planning. The Transportation Director will fill that role, working across jurisdictions and agencies to advance transportation priorities for the Big Sky area.
• Serve as the primary liaison between BSTD, Gallatin and Madison County, Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), and neighboring jurisdictions on transportation matters
• Lead or participate in technical advisory committees and working groups
• Coordinate project planning, design, and delivery among multiple agencies
• Build relationships with state and federal partners to advance regional priorities
Infrastructure Planning and Project Development
• Guide planning and development of road, street, and bridge projects
• Coordinate planning, design, and construction of sidewalks, pathways, and trails
• Coordinate with MDT on state highway projects affecting the Big Sky area
• Support evaluation and prioritization of projects for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
• Oversee corridor studies, preliminary engineering, and environmental work as needed
Active Transportation Infrastructure
• Lead planning and coordination of infrastructure supporting walking, biking, and other non-motorized transportation modes
• Coordinate development of bike lanes, shared-use paths, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, bike parking, and related facilities
• Promote safe and accessible connections between residential areas, commercial centers, resorts, and recreational destinations
• Integrate active transportation into roadway design and capital projects
• Lead coordination of pathway and trail networks connecting Big Sky destinations
• Work with landowners, developers, resort operators, and public agencies to advance connectivity
• Integrate pedestrian and non-motorized infrastructure into broader transportation planning
• Identify funding sources and partnerships for pathway and trail projects
Grant Management
• Identify and pursue federal, state, and private funding opportunities
• Manage awarded grants, including compliance, reporting, and deliverable tracking
• Coordinate with funding agencies and BSTD’s fiscal staff to ensure proper administration
Long-Range Planning
• Lead updates to transportation master plans and integrated transportation plans
• Establish and monitor performance metrics
• Provide data-driven recommendations to the Board on transportation investments
• Evaluate governance models (e.g., Regional Transportation Planning Organization, Regional Transportation Authority) and dedicated funding mechanisms
Coordination with Related Programs
• Provide support to wildlife crossing initiatives as they intersect with transportation infrastructure
• Coordinate with transportation demand management efforts in the region
Other work as Directed
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, project management, or infrastructure coordination
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple government agencies and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with federal and state transportation funding programs
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to:
Darren R Brugmann
Executive Director
Big Sky Transportation District
dbrugmann@bigskytd.com
