Senior Traffic Project Manager

Davita Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Traffic Project Manager to lead transportation projects in Tennessee. This role includes traffic operations analysis, project execution, and client engagement, requiring a strong background in traffic engineering and significant project management experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and a proven track record of successful project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Comprehensive Health benefits

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in traffic engineering/transportation planning.
• PE certification preferred (Tennessee PE).
• Proficient in traffic signal design and operations analysis.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing traffic operations analysis and project execution.
• Maintaining client accounts and documentation.
• Conducting project staff meetings and preparing progress reports.

Skills

Traffic engineering and planning practices

Communication

Project management

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

HCS

OpenRoads Designer

MS Office

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Traffic Project Manager to support our East Gulf Region group located in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Memphis, TN. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Tennessee if out of state.

What you'll be doing:

Project Types

• Traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, traffic signal timing development, corridor planning studies, transportation safety studies, roadway master planning, long range transportation planning, and transportation modeling (micro and macro)

Project Execution

• Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, identifies each specific task or phase and all work that must be performed to complete the project, outlines a schedule to ensure that the project can be completed on time, and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower requirements needed to complete the project
• Holds a project kick-off meeting to review the PEP with project team members
• Ensures Quality Control/Assurance reviews are taking place and are documented
• Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy

Project Monitoring and Review

• Is responsive and maintains direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to discuss technical and scheduling issues
• Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and further communication and coordination within the team
• Participates in the month end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports
• Prepares and presents a detailed project review for the TN Roadway Leader
• Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report
• Reviews Revenue Summary Reports monthly, including the status of A/R and WIP

Project Control

• Ensures that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project
• Solicits the help of the Operations Manager and other Project Managers, as appropriate, to solve scheduling or technical problems encountered in the progress of the work
• Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary
• Reviews, approves, and provides necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner
• Maintains client accounts including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR's)

Marketing and Business Development

• Provides input and participates in business development efforts
• Maintain professional relationships with all clients

What you need to have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• PE is required (Tennessee PE preferred)
• A minimum of 15-20 years of relevant traffic engineering and/or transportation planning experience (TDOT experience preferred)
• PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications are desired but not required
• Proficient with traffic engineering and transportation planning practices and procedures
• Proficient with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and OpenRoads Designer
• Familiarity with CUBE Voyager and TransCAD is desired but not required
• Proficient with MS Office
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver's license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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