Traffic Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership program

Comprehensive healthcare

Unlimited PTO

Flexible time-off

Spot bonuses

Volunteer Time Off

Apparel allowance

Lifestyle perks

Social events

Job summary

Hires Group, an ENR Top 500 engineering firm, seeks a Traffic Project Manager to lead transportation projects from planning through completion while growing and mentoring your own team. You will shape a developing practice and build lasting client relationships.

This role offers a stock ownership pathway, comprehensive healthcare, unlimited PTO, flexible time-off, spot bonuses, Volunteer Time Off, apparel allowance, lifestyle perks, and active social events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• PE license is required.
• 8+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Mentoring

Education

PE license

Bachelor's degree 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.