Senior Traffic Engineering Project Leader

WSP Global Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Traffic Engineering– Senior Project Manager to join our New England traffic team, with offices in Boston, MA and nearby locations. The role focuses on leading project delivery, staff development, and technical guidance for local and regional clients, primarily in Southern New England.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in delivering complex transportation projects from initiation through operations, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Transportation/Traffic Engineering, preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• 10+ years of post-education, progressive experience in traffic signal design, ITS, Safety, Active Transportation and Complete Streets.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut or Rhode Island, or another state and able to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of hire. PTOE certification (highly preferred).
• Proven experience managing projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements
• Proven experience with CTDOT, RIDOT, and other regional agencies.
• Develop opportunities, manage client relationships, and prepare proposals
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities include written, verbal, and public speaking.
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic project delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and financial performance
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and execution of project scope, objectives, and requirements, ensuring close collaboration and alignment with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure project deliverables meet high-quality standards and specified requirements.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project progress statuses using reporting tools and dashboards.
• Lead and direct multi-disciplinary project teams, including internal staff, sub-consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate with various internal and external partners, including cross-discipline and functional teams, government agencies (i.e., DOTs).
• Comfortably present complex technical and project information to diverse audiences, including executives, client teams, and public forums.
• Foster technical development and mentoring of staff.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

PTOE certification

Licensed Professional Engineer

Budgeting & scheduling

Proposal writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

HCS

Synchro

Vissim

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Traffic Engineering– Senior Project Manager to join our New England traffic team, with offices in Boston, MA and nearby locations. The role focuses on leading project delivery, staff development, and technical guidance for local and regional clients, primarily in Southern New England.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in delivering complex transportation projects from initiation through operations, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for