Project Delivery Leader – Traffic Raleigh; Charlotte

Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Matching 401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Project Delivery Leader to join our Traffic team in Charlotte, NC. In this senior role, you will manage various transportation projects and mentor traffic engineers while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Your responsibilities include conducting traffic studies, utilizing simulation tools, and collaborating with public agencies for successful project execution. With over 15 years in traffic engineering and a civil engineering degree, you will support our growth in the southeast region.

We offer competitive compensation, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering.
• Experience with NCDOT guidelines and traffic safety.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic studies and develop reports for clients.
• Utilize traffic simulation tools for modeling.
• Mentor and supervise traffic engineering staff.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Exceptional communication skills

Experience with traffic analysis tools

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Description

At RK&K, we are hiring a Project Delivery Leader in Raleigh or Charlotte to support our Traffic team in North Carolina and the southeast. As a senior member of our team, you will focus on leading a variety of pursuits and projects as they relate to transportation, primarily focused on projects across RK&K’s market spread across the southeast. You will also supervise and mentor other traffic engineers, helping to grow a dynamic group of highly talented traffic engineering professionals that produce high quality deliverables. As a Project Delivery Leader with RK&K within our Traffic Department, you will support a variety of public agencies on their traffic analysis and planning programs and will work collaboratively with other RK&K staff to help expand RK&K’s base of clients and projects throughout the region.

Essential Functions

• Complete traffic studies and develop high quality traffic reports with limited direction and be able to clearly, professionally, present that information to our clients on site and virtually
• Utilize traffic analysis/simulation tools to perform traffic modeling and simulations
• Engage in a wide variety of projects ranging from large design-build to isolated intersection improvement projects
• Perform a variety of tasks, including transportation planning studies, traffic operations analysis, ITS planning and design, traffic forecasting and safety studies
• Support projects for all modes of travel including highway, bus, rail, bicycle and pedestrian in urban, suburban and rural environments
• Prepare technical reports and presentations
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of engineering plans and documents
• Direct project staff and sub-consultants
• Ensure timely delivery of all work products
• Mentor and train other traffic engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment
• Serve as liaison between clients and the firm
• Execute and ensure QA/QC for completeness and accuracy of all deliverables
• Provide engineering judgment and initiative within the Traffic Engineering field

Required Skills and Experience

• Fifteen (15)+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Experience with NCDOT Congestion Management, Transportation Planning and Traffic Safety Divisions
• Exceptional writing, verbal communication and presentation skills including public speaking
• Experience with Highway Safety Manual, Highway Capacity Manual, MUTCD and AASHTO guidelines
• Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, Sidra, TransModeler and VISSIM software’s
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain within six months
• Experience supervising other traffic engineers

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MSCE
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Much, much more!

RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.