Senior Traffic Project Manager

CPH; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Paternal Leave

Job summary

A leading Engineering and Architecture firm in Florida is looking for a Senior Traffic Project Manager to lead diverse traffic engineering projects. The role involves overseeing analysis, managing projects, mentoring staff, and interfacing with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering and have a Professional Engineer license in Florida. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of traffic control devices and safety standards.
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.
• Experience with public agencies such as FDOT.
• 7–10+ years of experience in traffic design, analysis, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering projects across public and private sectors.
• Conduct traffic analysis and oversee project management.
• Mentor team members and support professional development.
• Coordinate with surveyors and CAD designers to integrate traffic into civil projects.
• Mentor project managers and engineers; manage multi‑phase projects.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Public meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Florida

PTOE (preferred)

Tools

Synchro

HCS

SIDRA

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

Deltek VantagePoint

Smartsheet

Smartsheet

Job description

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Senior Traffic Project Manager to join our dynamic and collaborative Transportation Engineering team in Tampa, Orlando, or Sanford! The Senior Traffic Project Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and executing traffic engineering projects across both public and private sectors. This role combines technical expertise in traffic analysis and design with strong project management and leadership skills. The position involves overseeing traffic impact studies, design development, and operational analyses while mentoring team members, supporting business development, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for CPH clients.

💥Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus! 💥

Department

Transportation

Location

Orlando, FL

Duties Include

• Traffic Engineering & Technical Oversight
  • Lead preparation and review of Traffic Impact Analyses, Traffic Operations and Safety Studies, and Capacity and Safety Analyses.
  • Conduct and oversee signal design, signal warrant analyses, timing/retiming studies, roundabout analyses, and turn lane queue evaluations.
  • Perform and interpret traffic modeling, forecasting, and travel demand analyses using Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, and FSUTMS (or equivalent tools).
  • Ensure all designs and analyses comply with applicable NCDOT, MUTCD, and local standards.
  • Coordinate with surveyors, CAD designers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of traffic design into broader civil projects.
  • Supervise and review the production of technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Project Management
  • Manage multiple concurrent traffic engineering and transportation design projects.
  • Track project costs, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure successful completion within scope and budget.
  • Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates, and participate in contract negotiations.
  • Represent CPH in public meetings, client presentations, and technical reviews as required.
  • Provide technical quality control for all deliverables.
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide daily leadership to the traffic engineering and design teams.
  • Mentor and coach Project Managers, Engineers, and Interns, fostering professional growth and technical proficiency.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning for staff.
  • Promote a collaborative, high-performance work culture centered on integrity, accountability, and innovation.
  • Contribute to recruitment and retention by maintaining CPH’s reputation as a career-growth organization.
• Business Development & Strategic Growth
  • Partner with leadership to implement the transportation program strategic goals.
  • Support marketing efforts, including technical presentations, proposal preparation, and client relationship development.
  • Identify emerging market opportunities and service gaps in traffic engineering to expand CPH’s market presence.
  • Maintain and leverage relationships with public agencies clients to secure repeat and referral business.
  • Collaborate with other service areas to integrate traffic engineering services into multidisciplinary project opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic control devices, signal design, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, FSUTMS, and AutoCAD and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Deltek VantagePoint, and Smartsheet or similar project management tools.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate with clients, and manage complex, multi-phase projects.
• High attention to detail, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and public meetings as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of Florida is required.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) is preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressively responsible experience in traffic design, analysis, and project management.
• Proven experience with public agencies, including FDOT.
• Demonstrated success leading projects and mentoring junior staff.

Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental, and Vision and Long‑Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug‑Free Work Environment Employer.