Traffic Engineering Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Traffic Project Manager to lead diverse traffic design and planning projects. The ideal candidate will foster relationships with clients while managing project financials and deadlines. This role requires a degree in engineering and significant experience in traffic management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including traffic studies and signal design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; PTOE Certification is a plus.
• Active involvement in professional organizations like ITE and ASCE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project activities and teams.
• Prepare project proposals, budgets, and agreements.
• Maintain positive client relationships and promote new business.

Skills

Project financial management

Client relationship building

Effective delegation

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

HCS

Synchro/SimTraffic

VISSIM

Corsim

Microstation/Geopak

SignCAD

Rodel

Job description

Job Description

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust and exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be ranked No. 173 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list in 2024. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work.

Summary

We are currently seeking a Traffic Project Manager to join our growing team! In this position, you’ll be responsible for leading Traffic Design and Planning projects of varying complexity across all HR Green regions. Additionally, you will develop and maintain relationships with key clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project and project team activities.
• Prepare project proposals, scopes, budgets, and professional service agreements.
• Create, implement, and monitor project schedules, and allocate appropriate resources.
• Manage project financials, invoicing, and assist with accounts receivable.
• Assign and communicate budgets, schedules, and deadlines to the project team.
• Provide guidance and supervision to the project team; make critical decisions to keep projects on track.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and serve as the primary contact.
• Promote repeat and referral business; actively seek new opportunities.
• Develop, coach, and mentor staff; delegate tasks appropriately; provide on-the-job training.
• Provide performance feedback to team members.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including traffic studies, analysis, signal design, and modeling.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; PTOE Certification is a plus.
• Strong skills in managing project financials, schedules, and budgets.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and staff.
• Effective delegation, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, Corsim, Microstation/Geopak, SignCAD, and Rodel is preferred.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ITE, ITS America, ASCE, and APWA is desirable.

Benefits

HR Green offers comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. For detailed information, visit our benefits page.

Compensation Range

$109,000.00 - $171,800.00

The final salary depends on education, experience, skills, and location. Compensation may include base salary and participation in incentive programs.

HR Green is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.