Traffic Engineering Practice Lead

KCI Technologies, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Practice Leader in Nashville, TN to guide a growing practice of engineers and planners. You will drive strategy, oversee projects, mentor staff, and build client relationships while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.

We value leadership, hands-on management, and a track record of delivering complex traffic engineering projects, from planning through design-build, with a focus on growth, collaboration, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of related professional experience, or 11 years of equivalent.
• Proven experience in project management within technical practices.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, margins, and cash flow.
• Excellent communication and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Traffic Practice team and regional PMs.
• Drive business development and client backlog.
• Oversee project scoping, scheduling, and budgets.
• Ensure QA/QC and high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor staff and recruit talent.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Business development

Staff mentoring

Budget management

Communication

Traffic engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field (AEC/Engineering)

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Practice Leader in Nashville, TN to guide a growing practice of engineers and planners. You will drive strategy, oversee projects, mentor staff, and build client relationships while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.

We value leadership, hands-on management, and a track record of delivering complex traffic engineering projects, from planning through design-build, with a focus on growth, collaboration, and staff development.