Traffic Operations Leader: Strategy & Growth

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Houston seeks a Traffic Operations Team Leader to guide technical leadership and growth for the Central Region. You will drive HSIP/TSMO/ITS initiatives and lead multi-project efforts with federal/state partners, while mentoring staff and shaping client-focused solutions.

You will collaborate with leadership, pursue major projects, and help position Ardurra as a trusted traffic engineering and safety partner across transportation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 15+ years of experience in traffic and transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; PTOE preferred.
• Experience with HSIP, traffic safety, TSMO, ITS, signals, MOT/POT, signing/marking.
• TxDOT precertification or experience with TxDOT/municipal standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate traffic engineering and traffic operations growth across the Central Region.
• Partner with leadership to define and execute strategic expansion plans for the traffic practice.
• Identify, pursue, win, and support delivery of traffic engineering projects.
• Collaborate with leadership and marketing on pursuits and growth markets.
• Mentor engineers, planners, and project managers to support development and excellence.
• Serve as Client Service Manager for designated key clients and relationships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Mentoring and staff development

Verbal and written communication

Leadership in practice growth

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

15+ years’ experience in traffic and transportation engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PTOE certification preferred

TxDOT precertification/standards experience

Job description

Ardurra Houston seeks a Traffic Operations Team Leader to guide technical leadership and growth for the Central Region. You will drive HSIP/TSMO/ITS initiatives and lead multi-project efforts with federal/state partners, while mentoring staff and shaping client-focused solutions.

You will collaborate with leadership, pursue major projects, and help position Ardurra as a trusted traffic engineering and safety partner across transportation programs.