Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits package

Educational reimbursement

Career growth & training

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering to join our Chicago, IL team. The role focuses on managing traffic/parking studies, transportation planning, and roadway design for private developers and institutions.

Ideal candidates bring a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and 10+ years in traffic engineering with strong leadership and client coordination skills. Comprehensive benefits, paid leave, and growth opportunities accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; master's preferred.
• Professional engineering license (E. License).
• 10+ years of traffic engineering/transportation planning experience.
• Experience with traffic impact studies, parking studies, and signal design.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and permitting of traffic/transportation projects.
• Manage multiple projects within budgets, schedules.
• Prepare reports, change orders, and invoices.
• Develop reports, specifications, plans and design.
• Mentor and manage junior staff on projects.
• Interface with clients and consultants; participate in BD meetings.
• Contribute to proposals and written articles.
• Travel to job sites as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Traffic/Transportation

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News‑Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL. This individual will serve a key function in supporting and growing a traffic/transportation practice dedicated to serving private sector developers, corporations, and institutional clients on their real estate development projects.In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for managing as well as working on traffic & parking studies, transportation planning studies, and traffic signal/roadway design projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering, land development and infrastructure projects;
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
• Coordinate and work with staff to determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of preliminary data, and prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, and design for projects;
• Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents;
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, learn to develop additional work within an existing project and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Traffic/Transportation projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
• Interface effectively, and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors and other office locations/disciplines. Actively participate in internal and external technical presentations and produce written articles for internal and external publications; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Master's degree in Traffic/Transportation a plus;
• E. License;
• 10+ years of Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning experience in traffic/transportation engineering, traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrants, parking studies, driveway design, and traffic signal design;
• Familiarity with state permitting and DOT guidelines and protocols for traffic impact analysis and highway design;
• Effective public speaking skills; public testimony experience desirable;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects, and to develop and manage project budgets;
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation are a plus;
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing; Ability to occasionally travel and participate in field work.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

Pay Range

$117,000 — $171,000 USD

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