Project Manager

Gorove Slade; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Flexible Hybrid Work

Professional Development Support

Internal Training Program

Career Coach

WMATA Benefits

Bikeshare Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance Discounts

Immigration Support

Job summary

Gorove Slade is seeking a Project Manager for our vibrant Headquarters office in Fairfax, Virginia to oversee traffic engineering studies and develop TDM plans, while engaging in networking and mentoring junior staff. The role focuses on moving people and communities forward with safe, sustainable transportation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in traffic engineering or transportation planning, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS) and GIS software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in mentoring and team development.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development of traffic engineering studies, including traffic impact studies, operational analysis, and safety evaluations.
• Leading the development of TDM plans to optimize transportation systems and reduce congestion.
• Actively participate in networking activities to strengthen client relationships and expand the firm’s presence in the industry.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative transportation solutions.
• Oversee project management tasks, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure project success.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

HCS

GIS

Job description

Are you a passionate transportation engineering professional looking to leverage your expertise to shape more sustainable, safer, and inclusive communities? Gorove Slade is currently hiring a Project Manager for our vibrant, modern Headquarters office in Fairfax, Virginia!

Gorove Slade is a multimodal transportation engineering and planning firm with a strong presence across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Our firm is proud to be diverse, inclusive, meritocratic, and entrepreneurial, with a portfolio that includes high-profile projects that are reshaping the transportation landscape across the DMV. We are deeply committed to community impact and sustainability in all our work.

Work on projects that don’t just move traffic but move people and communities forward!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and communicative Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will not only excel in project management but also actively engage in networking, mentoring junior staff, and driving initiatives that make a positive impact on the community and environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the development of traffic engineering studies, including traffic impact studies, operational analysis, and safety evaluations.
• Leading the development of TDM plans to optimize transportation systems and reduce congestion.
• Actively participate in networking activities to strengthen client relationships and expand the firm’s presence in the industry.
• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative transportation solutions.
• Oversee project management tasks, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure project success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS) and GIS software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in mentoring and team development.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

Benefits:

Our benefits reflect our inclusive values and are designed to ensure that all our people lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. We offer a robust benefits package including but not limited to:

• Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Company Holidays (9) and a Floating Holiday
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Hybrid Work Options with Dual Workspace Setup
• Robust Professional Development Support
• Robust Internal Training Program and Weekly Lunch N’ Learns
• On-Demand External Career Coach
• WMATA SmartBenefits & Capital Bikeshare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Immigration Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Gorove Slade, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because of it. Gorove Slade is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.