Engineer III - Traffic Project Manager
About The Position
The Traffic Project Manager coordinates and oversees all phases of assigned transportation projects in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions, from initial concept through final completion. Work includes feasibility evaluation, planning, public involvement, design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental coordination, budgeting, project letting, administration, and inspection. Projects may be funded through programs such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program, High Impact Low Cost Program, Traffic Maintenance, Secondary Construction, Small Urban, Contingency, Public Access, Rail, and Enhancement. Project work includes new and modified traffic signals, pedestrian improvements, signage and pavement marking updates, guardrail installations, signal timing adjustments, lane assignment revisions, and all-way stop conversions. The position coordinates extensively with municipalities, developers, and private engineering firms to address environmental conditions, rapid development, and increasing traffic volumes. It responds to inquiries from the public, local agencies, and engineering firms about project status and design; provides engineering and design review for Transportation Improvement Projects (TIP) and Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA); and oversees delivery, including field installation and inspection. The Traffic Project Manager assists the Division Traffic Engineer in directing project delivery, establishing work standards, and interpreting policies. The position monitors employee progress, reviews work for quality and compliance, ensures deadlines are met, supervises and counsels employees, addresses performance or work-rule issues, and recommends disciplinary action when necessary. The role may require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic engineering, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and NCDOT Signal Specifications and Geometric Design.
- Experience reviewing engineered plans and details for compliance and compatibility with traffic and engineering principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
- Experience performing engineering safety and capacity analyses and making decisions based on analysis results.
- Considerable knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in project development.
- Experience planning, developing, designing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with minimal supervision.
- Experience supervising, motivating, counseling, and training other engineers and technicians.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle is preferred.
- Professional engineer registration by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors may be required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee assigned transportation projects from initial concept through final completion.
- Evaluate feasibility and manage project planning, public involvement, design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental coordination, budgeting, project letting, administration, and inspection.
- Manage projects funded through transportation programs including the Highway Safety Improvement Program, High Impact Low Cost Program, Traffic Maintenance, Secondary Construction, Small Urban, Contingency, Public Access, Rail, and Enhancement.
- Coordinate with municipalities, developers, and private engineering firms to address environmental conditions, rapid development, and increasing traffic volumes.
- Respond to public, local-agency, and engineering-firm inquiries regarding project status and design.
- Provide engineering and design review for Transportation Improvement Projects (TIP) and Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA).
- Oversee project delivery, including field installation and inspection.
- Assist the Division Traffic Engineer in directing project delivery, establishing work standards, and interpreting policies.
- Monitor employee progress, review work for quality and compliance, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Supervise and counsel employees, address performance or work-rule issues, and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
