Traffic Project Manager - Lead, Mentor, ESOP Path

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

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.