Senior Traffic Project Manager

Apex Companies; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

Sign-on bonus $20,000

401k match

Job summary

Apex Companies seeks a Senior Traffic Project Manager to lead complex traffic engineering projects across Washington and Oregon, while expanding our Northwest practice. You will mentor staff, win new work, and deliver high-quality solutions for public and private sector clients.

Based in Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR, you will oversee planning, design, and construction phases, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and build lasting client relationships across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer license in WA and OR with six months of employment.
• 12+ years of progressive traffic engineering and PM experience.
• Proven business development, client relationships, and proposal support.
• Strong knowledge of WSDOT, ODOT, MUTCD, and local standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead as senior technical lead on projects >$1M annually.
• Drive business development >$750K annually.
• Manage traffic engineering design for local agencies, municipalities, and state DOTs.
• Oversee projects from proposal through design and construction to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare traffic operations studies and safety assessments.
• Support private development with TIAs and related studies.
• Perform traffic modeling using Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and similar tools.
• Lead ITS, signals, signing, striping, and temporary controls improvements.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new opportunities in the region.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer

Business development

Traffic engineering

Leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm- we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what’s next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Project Manager to join our growing team in Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys delivering complex traffic engineering projects while helping expand our traffic and transportation practice throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, project management experience, and a proven ability to develop client relationships and win work. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful traffic engineering projects while supporting a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will help drive the continued growth of our traffic practice across Washington and Oregon by expanding client relationships, mentoring staff, and contributing to strategic local business development efforts. Our national Apex traffic team practice primarily resides within our Vancouver and Portland offices with regular opportunities to support broader efforts across our western region which includes 31 offices across WA, OR, ID, CA, NV, UT, and on occasion national support to both our central and eastern regions.

Your Responsibilities As a Senior Traffic Project Manager

• Serve as senior technical lead on cumulative project total >$1M annually.
• Contribute to successful business development of >$750K annually.
• Lead the planning, analysis, and design of traffic engineering projects for local agencies, municipalities, and state DOT clients.
• Manage projects from proposal through design and construction, ensuring successful delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and oversee traffic operations studies, corridor studies, intersection evaluations, and safety assessments.
• Support private development clients with the preparation of Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA) and a variety of other traffic engineering studies supporting private development land use applications.
• Perform and review traffic modeling and operational analyses using Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, and other traffic analysis software.
• Lead the design of traffic signals, signing and striping, temporary traffic control, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) improvements.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities throughout Southwest Washington and the Portland metropolitan area.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, interviews, presentations, and strategic pursuits.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, agency staff, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative transportation solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington and Oregon required with six month of employment.
• 12+ years of progressive traffic engineering experience, including project management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering traffic engineering projects for local agencies and/or state DOT clients.
• Proven business development experience, including developing client relationships, pursuing new work, and supporting proposal efforts.
• Strong knowledge of WSDOT, ODOT, MUTCD, and local agency design standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WSDOT, ODOT, City of Vancouver, Clark County, or other Pacific Northwest transportation agencies.
• Proficiency with Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, or similar traffic engineering software.
• Existing relationships with public agency clients in Southwest Washington and the Portland metropolitan area.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation projects and mentoring engineering staff.

Project List

• Vancouver Waterfront Development Project (City of Vancouver)
• Tower Mall Loop Roads Project - Phase 1 (City of Vancouver)
• Mill Plain & Macarthur Signalized Intersection Project (City of Vancouver)
• Mill Plain & Devine Signalized Intersection (City of Vancouver)
• MacArthur & Lieser Roundabout (City of Vancouver)
• Tower Mall Civic Plaza Project (City of Vancouver)
• Heights District Masterplan Support (City of Vancouver)
• NE 18th Street: NE 97th to NE 105th Corridor Project
• NE 137th Avenue Corridor Completion Project (City of Vancouver)
• SR 503 & SR502 Signalized Intersection and Trail Improvements (City of Battle Ground
• SR503 & Onsdorff Roundabout Intersection Project (City of Battle Ground)
• Breeze Creek Corridor Improvement Project (City of La Center)
• 32nd Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project (City of Washougal)
• Lake and Everette Roundabout Intersection (City of Camas)
• Everett Street Corridor Improvement Project (City of Camas)
• Camas/Washougal Waterfront Improvement Project (Port of Camas/Washougal)
• Regulatory Sign and Guardrail Safety Improvements Project (Skamania County)

Why You’ll Love Working For Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Sr Project Manager

Req ID: 11987

Annual Expected Pay Range: $150,000 USD - $170,000 USD

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