Traffic Project Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company; Boston, New Haven (MA, CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking firm as a Traffic Project Manager, where you'll lead transportation projects that enhance community infrastructure. This role offers the chance to collaborate with state and local agencies, ensuring traffic safety and operations through engineering analysis and documentation. You will be part of a culture that values diverse backgrounds and promotes professional development, enabling you to grow your career while making a positive impact. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life balance. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Planning Tools

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil transportation and traffic engineering experience.
• Experience with public agencies and MassDOT standards.
• Ability to manage project analysis and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans for transportation projects.
• Coordinate drafting of project deliverables for clients.
• Interact with clients and agencies, representing the firm.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Project Management

Client Relations

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

PE License in MA

PTOE License

Tools

CADD

Synchro

GIS

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself-apply for the job!

Traffic Project Manager

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Traffic Project Manager with our Civil, Traffic team. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As a traffic project engineer, you will perform engineering analysis and supporting calculations / documentation relating to traffic safety and operations. You will also coordinate the drafting of project deliverables for various clients. The ideal candidate has experience with traffic and safety experience and comprehensive knowledge of local and MassDOT standards.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Boston, MA office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Create and execute project work plans.


• Manage project analysis and deliverables.


• Work in a collaborative environment, with team members, senior staff, and external clients.


• Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, including the DOT.


• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 10 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation and traffic engineering experience.


• Licensed PE in the state of MA or planning to obtain licensure within one year.


• PTOE License preferred.


• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.


• Experience working with public agencies and/or municipalities. MassDOT experience is preferred.


• Progressive experience with developing plans analysis and reports per DOT standards and requirements.


• Excellent communication and client relation skills.


• Strong organization skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules.


• Advanced use of project-specific software such as CADD, Synchro, GIS, etc.


• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.


• Willingness to work at client sites, as needed, as an extension of client staff.

#LI-QD

Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch!

At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!

Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders


• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses


• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions


• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager


• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications


• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge


• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)


• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career


• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events


• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by [e-mail]. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at [e-mail]