Traffic Project Manager

Hires Group; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Flexible time-off (PTO)

Spot bonuses

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee stock ownership program

Annual apparel allowance

Social events

Job summary

Hires Group, an ENR Top 500 engineering firm, seeks a Traffic Project Manager to lead traffic engineering and transportation projects from planning to completion. You will build client relationships, mentor a growing team, and drive technical excellence within a people-first culture.

The role offers a hybrid work model, participation in an employee stock ownership program, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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 leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Join an established engineering firm as a Traffic Project Manager, leading the delivery of impactful transportation projects while growing and mentoring your own team. This is an opportunity to shape a developing practice, build lasting client relationships, and become a part owner through the company's employee stock ownership program.

The job:

• Lead the 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.
• Approximate compensation range of: $140,000 - $185,000
• Comprehensive healthcare package.
• Flexible Responsible Time-Off policy to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Spot bonuses that recognise individual and team contributions.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a collaborative, people-first culture.
• Employee savings program, annual apparel allowance, and additional lifestyle perks.
• Regular social events and opportunities to contribute ideas that shape the business.

What they need?

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

The company:

An ENR Top 500 engineering firm with over 70 years of experience and a team of almost 300 professionals. Employees have the opportunity to become part owners through a clear stock ownership pathway, while benefiting from unlimited PTO, hybrid working, and a collaborative culture that supports long-term career growth.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.