ITS Project Manager - Intelligent Transportation Systems

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is hiring an ITS Project Manager to lead the technical and project aspects of Intelligent Transportation Systems. This hybrid role involves planning and implementing advanced systems solutions contributing to community safety and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, and a Professional Engineer license. Join a dynamic team in improving infrastructure across North Carolina and beyond.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant traffic engineering and/or ITS experience.
• Experience managing engineering design and/or planning projects.
• Direct experience supporting state or county transportation agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, implementation of advanced ITS infrastructure.
• Serve as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on ITS projects.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including traffic and communications.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise in ITS

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CCTV Camera Systems

Dynamic Message Signs

Vehicle Detection Systems

Fiber optic communications detailed design

Job description

Overview

Bolton & Menk is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for an ITS Project Manager to join our team in serving our clients. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. We are looking to add an ITS Project Manager who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable, and Beautiful Communities.

What You Will Be Doing

As an ITS Project Manager, this role will serve as the technical and project lead for mid to large‑scale Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. This hybrid position may be based in any one of our office locations.

Responsibilities include leading the planning, design, and implementation of advanced ITS infrastructure such as communications networks, system integration, transit signal priority, and connected corridor technologies. This position plays a strategic role in supporting regional growth, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to pursuit and capture efforts within our municipal and transit markets.

• Serving as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on mid to large‑scale ITS projects
• Providing specialized technical expertise in ITS planning, design, and system integration
• Leading development of technical studies, detailed design packages, and implementation strategies
• Presenting complex technical solutions and recommendations to state, municipal, and transit clients
• Performing quality control reviews and approving technical work prepared by project teams
• Developing project scopes, schedules, engineering budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinating across multidisciplinary teams including traffic, roadway, rail, and communications
• Preparing and contributing to technical proposals, fee estimates, and pursuit strategies
• Supporting business development efforts and maintaining strong client relationships with state, municipal, and transit agencies
• Ensuring compliance with applicable state, local, and federal transportation standards

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of relevant traffic engineering and/or ITS experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of hire
• Experience managing engineering design and/or planning projects across the full project lifecycle
• Direct experience supporting state or county transportation agencies, and/or transit agencies
• Experience with BRT and rail technology systems
• Demonstrated success in business development, municipal client engagement, and pursuit leadership
• Technical experience in one or more of the following:
• Fiber optic communications detailed design
• CCTV Camera Systems
• Dynamic Message Signs
• Vehicle Detection Systems
• BRT and rail technology systems
• System integration
• Weather monitoring systems
• Variable Speed Limit Systems
• Dynamic Lane Management Systems
• Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems
• Transit signal priority
• Tolling systems
• ATMS Software
• Experience with delivering complex preliminary and final design packages including plans, specifications, and cost estimate
• Experience coordinating with MPOs, transit agencies, and regional planning organizations
• Active engagement in relevant professional organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Why Bolton & Menk?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies.

Our Benefits

We value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well‑being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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