Project Manager (Traffic Signal)

Horner & Shifrin; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Horner & Shifrin in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a full-time Traffic Signal Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead design and operations projects in the Transportation group.

The role emphasizes client communication, staff management, scheduling, budgeting, and delivering engineering analyses. Utah DOT experience is preferred; a PE in Utah is advantageous and CAD/design software proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in traffic signal project management or closely related roles.
• Experience with transportation engineering analyses and design for traffic signals.
• Strong communication skills with clients, vendors and staff at all levels.
• Experience working with Utah DOT and municipalities preferred.
• Licensed professional engineer in Utah is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients, vendors and staff at all levels.
• Lead, manage and schedule staff to meet project needs.
• Track multiple projects to keep on schedule and under budget.
• Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations.
• Manage traffic signal design and transportation operation projects.
• Prepare and write engineering reports and update client on progress.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

CAD

Traffic signal operations

OpenRoads

Geopak

Civil 3D

Utah DOT experience

Utah PE preferred

Driver’s license

Background check

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Geopak

Civil 3D

Job description

Horner & Shifrin is seeking a full-time Traffic Signal Project Manager in our Transportation business unit in Salt Lake City, UT. This position requires 10+ years of experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors and staff of all levels
• Ability to lead, manage and schedule staff to meet project needs
• Track multiple projects simultaneously to keep jobs on schedule and under budget
• Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations
• Manage traffic signal design and transportation operation projects
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Develop business in the Utah region

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working directly with the Utah Department of Transportation and local municipalities
• Licensed professional engineer in Utah, preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience using at least one CADD platform (MicroStation or AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of traffic signal operations and equipment, ITS, and other traffic control devices and signal systems
• Knowledge of at least one highway design package (OpenRoads, Geopak, or Civil3D)
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must complete a background check

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. in Civil Engineering

SALARY RANGE:

Horner & Shifrin, Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair, competitive, market-based compensation. The target salary range for this position is $95,000 - $145,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Why come work for us? Horner & Shifrin is a 100% employee-owned company that employs the best people and provides them with challenging projects and a work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and personal satisfaction. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has recognized us as a Top Workplace from 2017-2026. We offer a wide variety of benefits, such as flexible schedules, casual dress, company-sponsored activities, domestic partner benefits, paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To learn more about us, please check out our website at www.hornershifrin.com

Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 314-531-4321 for assistance.

Horner & Shifrin does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Horner & Shifrin's Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Horner & Shifrin will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.