Hybrid Traffic Operations Design Lead & Project Manager

Ardurra Group, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. in Orlando seeks a Traffic Operations Design Engineer / Project Manager to lead traffic operations design on FDOT and municipal projects, with responsibilities spanning scope development, budgets, and client relations.

The role blends engineering design, project delivery, and potential business development, with a hybrid work structure allowing remote work on certain days as approved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 6+ years of experience in transportation or traffic engineering, with emphasis on traffic operations design.
• Experience preparing traffic signalization, signing and pavement marking, and/or highway lighting design plans.
• Experience with FDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery requirements.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and relevant transportation design software.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, quantities, and construction cost estimates.
• Understanding of or experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and engineering fee development.
• Strong technical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple assignments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform traffic operations design for transportation projects, including signalization, signing and pavement markings, highway lighting, and traffic control plans.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, quantities, and construction cost estimates.
• Serve as a technical lead or task manager on assigned projects, coordinating design activities and ensuring deliverables meet project requirements.
• Develop or assist with developing project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and engineering fee estimates.
• Monitor project budgets, labor hours, expenses, and financial performance to support efficient project delivery.
• Identify and manage potential scope changes, schedule impacts, and budget concerns in coordination with project leadership, as applicable.
• Review design documents for compliance with FDOT standards, applicable regulations, and client requirements.
• Perform technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering plans and deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, drainage, utilities, and other transportation disciplines.
• Communicate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders regarding technical design and project progress.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Support or lead proposals, project pursuits, and other business development activities depending on experience.
• Manage client relationships and oversee project delivery, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams, as appropriate for the position level.

Skills

Traffic design

Project management

Budgeting

Client relations

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

PE license (Florida)

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Ardurra Group, Inc. in Orlando seeks a Traffic Operations Design Engineer / Project Manager to lead traffic operations design on FDOT and municipal projects, with responsibilities spanning scope development, budgets, and client relations.

The role blends engineering design, project delivery, and potential business development, with a hybrid work structure allowing remote work on certain days as approved.