Project Manager- Traffic Engineering

Apex Companies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead traffic and transportation engineering projects across our Northeast Division. You will supervise study preparation, design, and bid documents for roadway and multimodal projects, guiding teams and coordinating with clients, municipalities, and regional agencies.

You will manage budgets and schedules, mentor staff, and present project status at meetings. A PE in MA or reciprocity within one year is preferred, with PTOE certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering required.
• 8+ years in traffic/transportation engineering with design and project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of traffic modeling and design standards, including MassDOT processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise studies, design, and bid documents for traffic projects.
• Provide technical direction on traffic models, signals, and signage design.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and project progress; present to clients/public.
• Build and manage client relationships and project opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Tools

Synchro

PTV Vissim

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the preparation of studies, design and construction bid documents for traffic-related transportation (roadway) projects addressing traffic challenges and multi-modal (Complete Streets) needs along corridors and intersections.
• Provide technical direction, expertise and mentoring relating to traffic analysis models (using Synchro, PTV Vissim, etc.), traffic signal design and specification preparation, traffic management plan design, and signs and pavement markings design.
• Maintain strong oversight of project financials and budgets, schedules, and overall project progress.
• Effectively present at meetings with clients and the public
• Manage/mentor staff and provide guidance, manage workloads, and provide issue resolution
• Prepare project scopes and budgets for proposals and contracts
• Maintain communication with clients including municipalities and regional agencies
• Build existing and new client relationships to generate project opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• 8 + years of experience in the traffic/transportation engineering field comprised of traffic-related models, studies, design and project management
• Knowledge of traffic study and design standards, specifically standards and submission processes for state agencies including MassDOT
• Expertise in traffic modeling, including Synchro, and traffic signal design
• Professional Engineering License in Massachusetts, or ability to obtain reciprocity in Massachusetts within one year
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification a plus
• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning and managing projects as well as maintaining budgets and schedules
• Must be skilled at building and maintaining positive client relations
• Must be motivated with desire for personal growth and advancement, as well as firm growth
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Effective at managing and mentoring staff
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US

Apex Job Title: Project Manager REQ ID 11938

Annual Expected Pay Range: $130,000 USD - $155,000 USD

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