Project Manager - Traffic Engineering
About The Position
Kimley-Horn’s Reston, Virginia office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join its Transportation Engineering team. This is not a remote position. The role involves leading traffic engineering and safety projects for diverse clients, managing project profitability and delivery, mentoring staff, and contributing to the growth of the transportation engineering practice. The Project Manager will also participate in marketing and business development, with autonomy to pursue clients and projects, and will collaborate with engineers, designers, jurisdictions, and contractors.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of relevant engineering experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, or traffic operations.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.
- Ability to work in a team environment, balance priorities across multiple projects, and communicate and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
- Experience in business development and marketing, including writing proposals, developing scopes of work, and assembling budgets for projected work.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, and HCS software applications is desired.
Responsibilities
- Lead traffic engineering work on a variety of traffic engineering and safety projects for diverse clients.
- Develop a vision for growth in a personal practice and contribute to the growth of the transportation engineering practice.
- Manage projects profitably, participate hands-on in project delivery, transition work to qualified staff, and serve as a positive leader and mentor.
- Contribute to marketing and business development efforts, including pursuing leads and clients.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.
- Provide high-quality deliverables and exceptional client service.
Benefits
- Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary and bonus), plus an additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Student loan matching in the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses.
- Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs.
- New Parent Leave, family-building benefits, and childcare resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
