Senior Project Manager - Traffic/Transportation Operations

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑time medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off including parental/mater

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Traffic/Transportation Operations in Northern California. The role focuses on improving system performance, safety, and multimodal mobility across diverse projects.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of transportation engineering experience, a PE/TE license, and strong leadership to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant transportation engineering and/or traffic operations experience.
• Professional licensure (PE, TE, or similar) required.

Responsibilities

• Drive project execution across traffic operations and transportation engineering initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee and contribute to traffic signal timing, coordination, and system optimization; ITS planning and deployment; corridor management and SPM.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Traffic operations

Civil engineering

PE/TE licensed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

Traffic analysis tools

ITS software

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/Transportation Operations to join its transportation and infrastructure practice in Northern California. This individual will support a variety of traffic operations and transportation engineering projects, with a focus on improving system performance, safety, and multimodal mobility. This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of operational and infrastructure initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective and innovative transportation solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, project management experience, and a proactive, client‑focused approach.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive project execution across traffic operations and transportation engineering initiatives through implementation, ensuring alignment with broader team objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Oversee and contribute to technical work related to:
• Traffic signal timing, coordination, and system optimization
• Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations and corridor management
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and deployment
• Signal system maintenance, asset management, and performance monitoring (SPM)
• Traffic operations studies, warrant analyses, and operational improvements
• Traffic control plans and maintenance of traffic
• Multimodal and Complete Streets initiatives, including traffic calming strategies
• Coordinate with municipalities, transportation agencies, contractors, and utility partners to support successful, on‑time project delivery.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans; monitor progress and ensure quality outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality control for junior staff.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant transportation engineering and/or traffic operations experience.
• Professional licensure (PE, TE, or similar) required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic operations principles and methodologies.
• Experience with traffic analysis tools and industry software is preferred.
• Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

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
• 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.

Pay Range

$117,000—$171,000 USD

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