Traffic Project Manager | Boston, MA

LVI Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Generous PTO and parental leave

Mentorship and early impact

Strong retirement contributions

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Traffic Project Manager to join our Civil/Traffic team in Boston. You will lead traffic engineering efforts, perform technical analyses, and oversee documentation related to traffic safety and operations for state and local agencies.

You'll manage project work plans, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinate with public agencies. This role offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities to influence high-visibility infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil transportation and traffic engineering.
• PE license in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain within one year).
• Experience with public agencies or municipalities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of traffic analysis, safety, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project work plans.
• Lead traffic analysis and oversee project deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams, senior leadership, and external clients.
• Coordinate with public agencies, including state DOTs.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports.
• Support business development and represent the firm at industry events.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relations

Organization

Independent work

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD

Synchro

HCS

SIDRA

Vissim

Job description

Traffic Project Manager - Transportation Engineering

The firm is growing, multi-disciplinary planning, engineering, and professional services firm dedicated to enhancing infrastructure and strengthening communities across the country. Our work creates meaningful connections and improves the spaces where people live and work.

They pride ourselves on being agile enough to respond quickly to client needs, while offering the depth, resources, and expertise of a larger organization. Joining our team means you'll have access to a strong support network while also contributing your own knowledge and perspective.

Location

Boston, MA

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with in-office collaboration based out of Boston, MA.

About the Role

Seeking a Traffic Project Manager to join our Civil/Traffic team. In this role, you will support a variety of transportation projects for state and local agencies. You'll lead traffic engineering efforts, perform technical analysis, and oversee the delivery of project documentation related to traffic safety and operations.

This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful and high-visibility infrastructure projects while collaborating with a talented and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project work plans
• Lead traffic analysis and oversee project deliverables
• Collaborate with internal teams, senior leadership, and external clients
• Coordinate with public agencies, including state DOTs
• Prepare and review technical documentation and reports
• Support business development and represent the firm at industry events

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil transportation and traffic engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain within one year)
• PTOE certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience working with public agencies or municipalities (state DOT experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of traffic analysis, safety, and operational standards
• Proficiency with tools such as CADD, Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, Vissim (or similar)
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing budgets and schedules
• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality deliverables

Highlighted Project Experience

Our team is actively engaged in impactful transportation initiatives, including:

• Complex urban corridor improvements focused on safety and multimodal connectivity
• Major design-build bridge and roadway programs
• Traffic engineering and signal design for municipal and regional projects
• Ongoing on-call support for transportation planning and operations

Compensation

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may include base salary, overtime, and performance-based bonuses.

Why Join Us

We invest in our people as much as our projects. Benefits include:

• Meaningful career growth and leadership development opportunities
• Strong retirement contributions (up to 9% for eligible employees)
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Mentorship, hands-on experience, and early opportunities to make an impact