Traffic Senior Project Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with profit-sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company in Denver seeks a Traffic Senior Project Manager to support the growth of our Civil Transportation Traffic team. You will lead projects, manage scopes and budgets, and coordinate with clients and agencies.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years of traffic engineering, a CO PE license, a BS in Civil Engineering, and strong leadership, communication, and DOT standards knowledge. This hybrid role offers collaboration across disciplines and opportunities to influence outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years in traffic engineering.
• Licensed PE in Colorado.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with public agencies and CDOT preferred.
• Senior management experience building and leading teams.
• Experience developing plans, analyses and reports per DOT standards.
• Excellent communication and client relations skills.
• Knowledge of project software: Synchro, HCS, SIM Traffic, SIDRA, VISSM.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Denver Transportation Team through marketing and responding to RFPs with winning proposals.
• Lead teams to manage project scopes and budgets.
• Manage project analyses and deliverables per DOT standards.
• Collaborate with clients, agencies and project stakeholders including the DOT.
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Budgeting

Team management

Public agencies

CDOT experience

DOT standards

Innovative technologies

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

HCS

SIM traffic

SIDRA

VISSM

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications.

Traffic Senior Project Manager

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Traffic Senior Project Manager with our Civil Transportation Traffic team. In this role you will assist in the growth of our local team through marketing, responding to RFP's, managing projects and teams. You will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. The ideal candidate has experience with traffic operations and safety in addition to comprehensive knowledge of local, state (CDOT) and federal (FHWA) standards and requirements.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Denver, CO office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Assist in the growth of the Denver Transportation Team through marketing to identify opportunities and respond to RFP's with winning proposals.
• Leading teams to Manage project scopes and budgets.
• Manage project analysis and deliverables.
• Work in a collaborative environment, with team members, senior staff, and external clients.
• Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, including the DOT.
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 20 years of diverse and progressive traffic engineering experience.
• Licensed PE in the state of CO.
• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working with public agencies and/or municipalities. CDOT experience is preferred.
• Senior manager experienced with building, managing and leading teams.
• Progressive experience with developing and overseeing the development of plans analysis and reports per DOT standards and requirements.
• Excellent communication and client relation skills.
• Strong organization skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules.
• Knowledge of project-specific software such as Synchro, HCS, SIM traffic, SIDRA, VISSM, etc.
• Knowledgeable with TIS reviews, signal warrants, signal timing, crash data analysis, and work zone safety.
• Candidate with advanced understanding of traffic safety and operations including innovative technologies.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, designers, local agencies and CDOT on CMGC projects is a plus.
• Candidate knowledgeable with statewide traffic policies and FHWA requirements is preferred.
• Candidate engaged with professional organizations such as AASHTO, APWA, ITE, etc.

Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

Colorado Pay Range

$155,000 — $187,000 USD

Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.