Senior Traffic Project Manager

NW Recruiting Partners; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

401k + match

Employee stock ownership plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners client, an established engineering consulting firm, seeks a Senior Traffic Project Manager to lead complex transportation projects and mentor engineers. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive design decisions, and help grow client relationships while ensuring program success.

You will oversee planning, design, analysis, and delivery, coordinating with clients and stakeholders to meet safety and mobility goals. A PE license and 10+ years in the field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Active PE license.
• 10+ years of engineering/transportation experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with transportation/traffic projects.
• Familiarity with engineering/analysis software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with clients, proposals or business development preferred.
• Professional traffic certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and traffic engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Define priorities, timelines, resources and outcomes.
• Coordinate activities among internal teams, clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Provide direction and support to technical staff during execution.
• Review project work products to ensure requirements and quality standards.
• Communicate progress with clients and stakeholders regarding priorities and needs.
• Track schedules, budgets, resources and overall performance.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, client meetings and business development.
• Support efforts to maintain and develop long-term client relationships.
• Identify potential project opportunities and contribute to practice growth.
• Address issues and coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Traffic analysis software

Job description

Our client, an established engineering consulting firm, is looking for a Senior Traffic Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact transportation and traffic engineering projects.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity within the communities they serve. The right person will bring strong technical expertise, proven project leadership, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, public agencies, and project stakeholders.

You’ll guide projects from early planning and traffic analysis through design and completion, influence critical technical decisions, lead multidisciplinary teams, and help identify new opportunities for growth.

You’ll also mentor developing engineers and help strengthen the firm’s traffic engineering practice. The company is looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who is excited to make a meaningful impact on its projects, clients, and team.

• Manage assigned transportation and engineering projects from initiation through completion.
• Define project priorities, timelines, resources, and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate project activities among internal teams, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Provide direction and support to technical staff throughout project execution.
• Review project work products to ensure they meet applicable requirements and quality standards.
• Communicate regularly with clients and project stakeholders regarding progress, priorities, and project needs.
• Track project schedules, budgets, resources, and overall performance.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, client meetings, and other business development activities.
• Support efforts to maintain and develop long-term client relationships.
• Identify potential project opportunities and contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Address project issues and coordinate appropriate solutions as they arise.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.

Senior Project Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 10 years of relevant engineering or transportation experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Experience with transportation, traffic, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and analysis software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with clients, proposals, or business development preferred.
• Professional traffic certification is a plus.

Benefits & Appreciation

• PTO, holidays, and sick time
• 401k + match
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Annual discretionary bonus

Compensation: $135,000 - $180,000 per year