Traffic Project Lead & ESOP Partner | Growth & Mentorship

Technical Hires Group; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare package

Flexible Responsible Time-Off policy

Spot bonuses

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Employee savings program

Annual apparel allowance

Lifestyle perks

Regular social events

Job summary

Hires Group is seeking a Traffic Project Manager to lead the delivery of traffic engineering and transportation projects from planning through completion. Join an ENR Top 500 firm with 70+ years of experience, offering an ownership path through an employee stock ownership program, hybrid working, and a culture that values long-term career growth.

Ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and 8+ years of related experience, with responsibilities including team mentoring and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of traffic engineering and transportation projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, municipalities, and key project stakeholders.
• Mentor, recruit, and grow a high-performing traffic engineering team, supporting career development and technical excellence.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee the preparation of traffic studies, design documents, and engineering deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Hires Group is seeking a Traffic Project Manager to lead the delivery of traffic engineering and transportation projects from planning through completion. Join an ENR Top 500 firm with 70+ years of experience, offering an ownership path through an employee stock ownership program, hybrid working, and a culture that values long-term career growth.

Ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and 8+ years of related experience, with responsibilities including team mentoring and