Traffic Project Manager

LVI Associates; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

LVI Associates in Connecticut is seeking a Traffic Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of traffic and roadway projects from concept through construction, in a client-facing leadership role.

Based in Glastonbury with a hybrid work model, the position demands management of scope, schedule, and budget, plus mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with DOTs and municipal partners to deliver high-quality, compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• 8+ years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering.
• Strong background with DOT projects and public agency coordination.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency with CAD and delivering full design plan sets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering and roadway projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee project delivery from planning through construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with DOTs and local agencies (e.g., CTDOT, MassDOT).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compliant designs.
• Support business development and project pursuits.
• Represent the firm in the local market and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Public agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

CADD

Job description

A leading, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Traffic Engineering Project Manager to join its growing transportation team in Connecticut.

This firm delivers high-impact infrastructure projects across the Northeast, partnering with state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients to improve mobility, safety, and connectivity across communities.

The Role

Glastonbury, Connecticut (Hybrid)

The successful candidate will take a lead role in the delivery of traffic and roadway projects from concept through construction. This is a client-facing leadership position with responsibility for project execution, team management, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead traffic engineering and roadway projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget
• Oversee project delivery from initial planning through to construction
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and technical teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with DOTs and local agencies (e.g., CTDOT, MassDOT)
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compliant designs
• Support business development efforts and contribute to project pursuits
• Represent the firm within the local market and industry events

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain)
• 8+ years of experience in traffic / transportation engineering
• Strong background in DOT projects and public agency coordination
• Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and timelines
• Proficiency with CADD and delivering full design plan sets
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on high-visibility transportation and traffic projects
• Clear path into leadership and team management
• Strong project pipeline with state and municipal clients
• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• Robust benefits package including strong retirement contributions