Project Manager - Traffic

LJA; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Brentwood, Tennessee, to lead traffic engineering projects and manage a team of engineers and technicians. The role includes overseeing daily operations, developing standards, and engaging in business development. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and over 10 years in traffic and transportation. LJA offers generous time off, comprehensive benefits, and education support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the Traffic and Transportation field.
• Experience in signal design, timing, and traffic control.
• Strong ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and design traffic signal projects.
• Develop standards and guidelines for the Traffic Department.
• Oversee daily operations and business development activities.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Design of traffic signals

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

PTOE Certification

Job description

Overview

As a Project Manager at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for leading and managing traffic engineering projects, including the design of traffic signals, timing plans, and traffic control systems, while supporting master-planned community traffic needs. You’ll oversee daily operations of the Traffic group, managing engineers and technicians, developing department standards, and driving business development efforts.

Typical Day

• Manage and design traffic signal projects, signal timing and traffic control plans.


• Works closely with Land Development Division on Master Planned Community traffic needs.


• Develop standards and guidelines for Traffic Department.


• Manages staff of Engineers and Technicians.


• Oversees day to day operations of group including business development activities and project management responsibilities.

Required Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering is required


• Licensed as a Professional Engineer


• PTOE Certification is preferred

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the Traffic and Transportation field.


• Experience in signal design, timing, intersection improvements, signing/striping, work zones, technology/ITS, traffic simulation/modeling, traffic studies, and roadway safety


• Experience completing engineering studies including traffic impact analysis for private clients, signal warrant studies and traffic management plans.


• Experience with TDOT and local municipalities


• Proven experience in handling multiple tasks and deadlines


• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees


• Ability to build strong relationships

Level Up With LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.


• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.


• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.


• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.


• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.


• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.


• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.


• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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