Civil Project Manager - Traffic

Westwood Professional Services-posted 11 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Dallas, TX

501-1,000 employees

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Civil Project Manager (Traffic) - Dallas, TX Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Project Manager to join our traffic engineering services team in Dallas, Texas. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of diverse traffic engineering experience on projects including or closely-related to traffic impact analyses, traffic operational analysis, traffic signal design, and transportation planning for site development. Candidates must have the ability to effectively manage multiple, individual projects and support personnel, and a willingness to perform a variety of technical and production tasks supporting various project types and project managers. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain within six months, is required. Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred.

Prepare or assist in preparing the detailed construction drawings for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and similar items using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Work with a team in the preparation of traffic engineering studies including technical analyses and evaluations for projects of various size and complexity
Prepare clear and concise technical reports, memoranda, and other written communication including all supporting analyses and documents (exhibits, etc.)
Prepare or assist in preparing traffic control plans, traffic management plans, and similar items
Produce high quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
Oversee and complete the technical aspects of various traffic engineering projects
Coordinate with other disciplines, support services, and subconsultants
Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
Coordinate with Clients depending on project role
Identify and interpret applicable codes, standards, or other design requirements
Review plans, technical specifications, and contract documents
Utilize specialized traffic engineering software to assist with analyses (e.g., Synchro, Vistro, Vissim, Trip Generation web app, etc.)
Research and analyze traffic safety data including crash records
Perform field observations related to traffic operations and safety for site development and design of traffic control devices
Effectively participate in public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and Client meetings
Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
Effectively plan and implement project schedules to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
Prepare scopes, budgets, and proposals for traffic engineering projects
Review and approve monthly billings of projects
Serve as administrative supervisor to one or more production staff

Outgoing, friendly, approachable
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and prudently represent and interact with the organization leaders, team members, clients, public officials, and members of the public in a public hearing or similar environment
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to establish and meet project deadlines
Detail-oriented with a collaborative, problem-solving mentality and effective application of engineering judgment
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including instructing and reviewing production staff, take initiative with prudent client and agency communication, establishing and fulfilling deliverable schedules, and ensuring quality of deliverables
Diligent organizational and documentational skills
Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D, Synchro, HCS, VISSIM and Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in the use and application of national design standards (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
Competency in the design of traffic signals and other traffic control devices
Competent in the design of roadway lighting
Competent in understanding, interpreting, and developing traffic signal operations, timing, and modelling
Proficient in applying ADA/PROWAG criteria in public infrastructure design
Able to pro-actively suggest and communicate design solutions
Ability to delegate assignments and determine appropriate methods and procedures
Ability to develop constructive relationships with peers, clients, and public agencies
Willingness to integrate with group and company standard practices and procedures
Ability to view professional perspective of others
BS in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
5+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
This position requires travel to project sites and technical and/or professional organization functions, mostly within region, and may occasionally require travel to sites and other Westwood offices and/or corporate events throughout the United States
Means of personal transportation within region is required

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
Previous experience performing project management duties as described herein
Previous experience developing constructive professional relationships with peers, clients, and public sector representatives
Experience in and understanding of the administrative duties of project management including accounts receivable tracking, budget development and tracking, invoicing, marketing, business development, etc.
Strong presentation skills paired with the ability to coach and motivate others
Previous supervisory experience
Member of and active involvement in Institute of Transportation Engineers

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