Senior Traffic Project Manager

Consor; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Wellness Benefits

Life Insurance

Community Involvement

Job summary

Consor in Houston seeks a Senior Traffic Project Manager to lead complex traffic engineering and transportation operations projects regionally. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and pursue new opportunities to expand the firm’s footprint in transportation planning and ITS.

The role requires PE licensure, 15+ years in transportation engineering and 5+ years in project management, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Established client relationships and success in winning work with DOT/municipal/regional agencies.
• Experience supporting or leading business development efforts, proposal prep, and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for complex traffic engineering projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality studies and PS&E packages.
• Serve as primary client contact, ensuring clear communication throughout the project.
• Drive pursuit strategy and proposal development to win new projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Senior Traffic Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of complex traffic engineering and transportation operations projects throughout the Houston region, overseeing all phases from planning and traffic studies through design, implementation, and construction support. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, including traffic impact analyses, traffic signal design, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), roadway illumination, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans, and the preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), while ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and budget and schedule commitments.

You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, guiding the development of innovative mobility, safety, and traffic operations solutions for state, local, and municipal clients. The role requires coordination with internal stakeholders, clients, regulatory agencies, and external partners to proactively manage project risks and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, technically sound solutions. The Senior Traffic Project Manager is accountable for project performance, resource allocation, technical excellence, and client satisfaction, serving as a trusted advisor on traffic engineering, transportation planning, ITS deployment, traffic modeling, and operational improvement strategies.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, contract obligations, and profitability targets.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for complex traffic engineering projects, including traffic impact studies, traffic signal design, traffic operations analyses, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), transportation safety studies, roadway illumination, signing and pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) design across all phases of project delivery.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinating engineers, planners, designers, and subconsultants to deliver high‑quality traffic studies, operational analyses, and PS&E packages on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, and interview participation to secure new traffic engineering, transportation planning, and ITS projects.
• Collaborate with client account managers and leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships, position the firm competitively, and successfully win project pursuits.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budget management, forecasting, resource planning, and risk mitigation to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design standards and regulatory requirements, including TxDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, FHWA, and local agency criteria, as well as quality assurance and quality control protocols.
• Proactively identify technical, operational, stakeholder, and project delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, budget, and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, providing leadership, technical guidance, and training in traffic engineering, transportation operations, ITS technologies, traffic modeling software, and project delivery best practices to build a high‑performing traffic engineering team.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience, and 5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams on large‑scale roadway or highway projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while meeting client expectations and quality standards.
• Established client relationships and a history of contributing to or winning new work with DOT, municipal, or regional agencies.
• Experience supporting or leading business development efforts, including proposal preparation, pursuit strategy, and client presentations/interviews.
• Ability to identify opportunities, develop capture strategies, and collaborate with leadership to expand market presence.

Get to Know Us:

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

We invest in us.

Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full‑time work status; part‑time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail]

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on‑demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work‑Life Alignment – Industry‑competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer‑paid STD and LTD, employer‑paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation.

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Notices

The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre‑employment substance screening and background checks.

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