Traffic Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Traffic Project Manager to lead Transportation projects within the Traffic & ITS Team.

You will manage proposals through delivery, guiding scope, budget, and schedule while serving as the primary client contact. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, PE license, 10+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in project management, and proficiency in MicroStation, Synchro, and Deltek Vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience with at least 2 years in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Traffic & ITS transportation projects from development through completion, delivering safe, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including scope, budget, and schedule, and serve as a primary client contact.
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation with clients and subcontractors.
• Lead project financials, subcontractor payments, and monthly review meetings with operations.
• Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure QA/QC compliance per the Quality Management Plan.
• Communicate updates clearly to clients, management, and project teams for timely completion.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Synchro

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vision

Job description

Join Us:

Take the Lead on High-Impact Transportation Projects as a Traffic Project Manager - Improve Mobility and Drive Results Across Growing Communities

Are you energized by the opportunity to manage complex transportation projects that improve how people travel every day? Do you enjoy collaborating with clients, directing project teams, and developing forward-thinking solutions that address today's evolving transportation challenges?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Project Manager to join our Traffic & ITS Team in Columbia, SC. This is your opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, oversee impactful transportation initiatives, and advance your career while helping shape the future of transportation infrastructure throughout the region.

What You'll Do:

• Manage Traffic & ITS transportation projects from development of project proposals through completion, delivering safe, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including scope, budget, and schedule, and serve as a primary client contact
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation with clients and subcontractors
• Lead project financials, subcontractor payments, and monthly review meetings with operations
• Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure QA/QC compliance as determined by the Quality Management Plan
• Communicate updates clearly to clients, management, and project teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience required, including 2 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline in Traffic Studies Analysis and Signal Design with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (MicroStation and Synchro version 10 or after) as well as Microsoft Office Suite and other management software
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-paced environment
• Motivated self-starter who works well independently; adaptable, calm under pressure, and skilled in problem-solving and negotiation
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Take ownership of complex transportation projects from planning and design through delivery while partnering directly with clients, agencies, and stakeholders
• Work alongside experienced transportation professionals who are passionate about solving today's mobility challenges and advancing innovative engineering solutions

Curious about the impactful work our Traffic & ITS team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to enhancing mobility, safety, and system performance by visiting: CHA Traffic & ITS.

Salary Range:

$115,000 - $145,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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