Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer to join its Transportation Team. The position can be based in Kansas City or St. Louis, Missouri; Omaha, Nebraska; Atlanta, Georgia; or Wichita, Kansas, and follows a hybrid work model with regular attendance at one of these offices. The role leads complex traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects and manages and grows a geographically distributed traffic group. It combines technical expertise in traffic operations, signal systems, and ITS with project management, business development, and people leadership. The successful candidate collaborates across disciplines to deliver transportation solutions for state departments of transportation, municipalities, and regional agencies. The position oversees technical planning, design, project delivery, team development, client engagement, and business development. Work spans the project lifecycle, from inception and alternatives analysis through final design, construction services, equipment integration, and post-deployment evaluation. The role also supports ongoing professional development and participation in professional organizations. GFT is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees. The position is full-time, with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A criminal background check is required for successful candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- At least 15 years of professional experience in traffic and/or highway engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas or Missouri, with the ability to obtain and maintain licensure in other Midwest states, including Nebraska.
- Experience working with KDOT or MoDOT and other local transportation agencies.
- Experience with traffic and safety analysis.
- Knowledge of the MUTCD and Highway Capacity Manual.
- Experience with traffic simulation software such as Synchro, HCS, Sidra, and/or VISSIM.
- Proficiency with MicroStation CAD, OpenRoads Designer, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing traffic control elements, including plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic signals, roadway signing, pavement markings, and work-zone maintenance of traffic plans.
- Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
- Experience leading citywide ITS deployments and freeway management systems.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex traffic signal and ITS projects across urban streets, arterials, freeways, and citywide deployments.
- Provide technical expertise in ITS, including detection, communications, system integration, and operational strategies.
- Design and review traffic signals, interconnects, railroad preemption, signing, pavement markings, roadway lighting, ramp management systems, and maintenance of traffic plans.
- Develop and oversee ITS applications, including freeway off-ramp queue detection warning systems and queue-based preemption and timing adjustments integrated with adjacent arterial networks.
- Plan and direct traffic analyses and studies, including traffic impact studies, traffic operations and safety studies, roadway safety audits, and interchange justification reports.
- Coordinate traffic engineering work through all project phases, including inception, alternatives analysis, final design, construction services, equipment integration, and post-deployment evaluation.
- Prepare reports, plans, specifications, and technical drawings that comply with engineering standards, client requirements, and MUTCD guidance.
- Manage multiple project schedules and budgets and ensure projects meet quality control and quality assurance standards.
- Manage, mentor, and develop engineers and designers across a remotely distributed regional traffic group; provide technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
- Plan and lead project meetings and coordinate responsibilities across multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and staffing needs, and resolve engineering and design challenges.
- Develop engineering solutions for unique or controversial traffic and ITS challenges; define scopes, explore alternatives, and develop concepts for complex transportation problems.
- Review and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases; interpret contract changes and advise management on scope, schedule, and budget impacts.
- Assist with business proposals and support marketing and client development efforts.
- Serve as a technical advisor to clients, agencies, and stakeholders; respond to inquiries and present findings to public groups, boards, and senior leadership.
- Collaborate with highway, bridge, stormwater, and utility design teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions.
- Maintain professional and technical expertise through continuing education, professional publications, and participation in professional organizations and societies.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment combining in-person and remote work.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Parental leave.
- Pet insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Paid time off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
- Internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
