Project Manager, Traffic Engineering

McCormick Taylor, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

no-deductible medical plans

free vision and dental plans

programs to enhance work-life balance

flexible and hybrid work schedules

Job summary

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager or Lead Traffic Engineer to oversee transportation projects involving planning, analysis, and design.

The role involves leading meetings, presenting technical content, managing schedules and budgets, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates have a civil engineering degree, a Virginia PE license (or within six months), and 8+ years' experience in traffic engineering, with proficiency in HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Virginia PE license or ability to obtain one within six months.
• PTOE license is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar position or equivalent working knowledge/experience in the field of traffic engineering.
• Experience with VDOT design criteria, standards, and procedures.
• Expertise in traffic engineering design and traffic operations.
• Hands-on experience with HCS, Synchro, and VISSIM as well as MicroStation.
• Experience and expertise in project management.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project meetings and give technical presentations.
• Work on multiple assignments and be accountable for project/task schedules and budgets.
• Support efforts in other disciplines and markets.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas.
• Participate in marketing efforts including meeting with clients and teaming partners.
• Prepare proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for assignments.
• Mentor and train supporting staff necessary to complete assignments.
• Encourage staff participation and innovation.
• Assist with employee reviews.
• Perform invoicing, status reports, and related accounting needs and track accounts receivable.
• Contribute to project and staffing backlog projections.
• Help promote company fiscal and hiring goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Virginia PE license

PTOE license

Tools

HCS

Synchro

VISSIM

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will serve as Project Manager or Lead Traffic Engineer on transportation projects involving planning, analysis, and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead project meetings and give technical presentations.
• Work on multiple assignments and be accountable for project/task schedules and budgets.
• Support efforts in other disciplines and markets.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas.
• Participate in marketing efforts including meeting with clients and teaming partners.
• Prepare proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for assignments.
• Mentor and train supporting staff necessary to complete assignments.
• Encourage staff participation and innovation.
• Assist with employee reviews.
• Perform invoicing, status reports, and related accounting needs and track accounts receivable.
• Contribute to project and staffing backlog projections.
• Help promote company fiscal and hiring goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering.
• Virginia PE license or ability to obtain one within six months.
• PTOE license is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar position or equivalent working knowledge/experience in the field of traffic engineering.
• Experience with VDOT design criteria, standards, and procedures.
• Expertise in traffic engineering design and traffic operations.
• Hands-on experience with HCS, Synchro, and VISSIM as well as MicroStation.
• Experience and expertise in project management.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

• no-deductible medical plans
• free vision and dental plans
• programs to enhance work-life balance
• flexible and hybrid work schedules

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.