Project Manager - Traffic

LJA; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 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 a Project Manager for Transportation to lead traffic engineering projects and manage the Traffic group. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, developing standards, and driving business efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer, and possess over 10 years of experience in traffic and transportation. Benefits include generous PTO and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the traffic and transportation field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in signal design, traffic simulation/modeling, and intersection improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage traffic engineering projects.
• Oversee daily operations of the Traffic group.
• Drive business development efforts.

Skills

10+ years experience in traffic and transportation field

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

Experience in signal design and timing

Proven relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

PTOE Certification (preferred)

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Project Manager – Transportation at LJA

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage traffic engineering projects, including design of traffic signals, timing plans, and traffic control systems for master-planned community traffic needs.
• Oversee daily operations of the Traffic group, managing engineers and technicians.
• Develop department standards and guidelines.
• Drive business development efforts.

A TYPICAL DAY

• Manage and design traffic signal projects, signal timing and traffic control plans.
• Work closely with Land Development Division on master-planned community traffic needs.
• Develop standards and guidelines for Traffic Department.
• Manage staff of Engineers and Technicians.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the group, including business development activities and project management responsibilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• PTOE Certification preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years experience in 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 FDOT and local municipalities.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off: PTO, paid holidays, and full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Comprehensive benefits: multiple plan options for health, dental, pets, and mental health support.
• Family support: paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education support: tuition reimbursement and in-house courses.
• Referral bonuses: rewarded for helping find talent.
• Community impact: company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional development: memberships to industry organizations.
• Career growth: internal mobility opportunities to advance career.
• Fun culture: social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day.