About me
Genest Landry is the Assistant Director of Project Delivery with the City’s Capital Delivery Services Department. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Genest began her career in the private sector, specializing in structural bridge design. Over time, her expertise expanded to include managing large-scale transportation projects, where she led complex initiatives from planning to execution. Genest has developed specialized skills in multimodal street design, crafting integrated transportation solutions that prioritize accessibility and sustainability.
In 2017, Genest joined the City of Austin as a project manager and has since served as a Project Management Supervisor and Division Manager. In her current role, she leads the Architectural, Civil, and Utility Project Management Divisions as well as the Construction Management Division. These groups are instrumental in designing and constructing the infrastructure that keeps Austin thriving.