Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer

GFT•Kansas City, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Traffic Engineer to join its Transportation Team. The role is based in a hybrid work model, with regular attendance at a GFT office in Kansas City, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Omaha, Nebraska; Atlanta, Georgia; or Wichita, Kansas. The position 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 works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver transportation solutions for state departments of transportation, municipalities, and regional agencies. The role encompasses technical leadership, project delivery across all lifecycle phases, quality assurance, team development, strategic problem-solving, client engagement, and business development. Projects may include traffic signals and ITS deployments across urban streets, arterials, freeways, and citywide networks, as well as traffic and safety studies and integrated transportation design.

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.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 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.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
Experience leading citywide ITS deployments and freeway management systems.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, and delivery of complex traffic signal and ITS projects across urban streets, arterials, freeways, and citywide deployments.
Provide technical expertise in ITS 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.
Plan, conduct, and coordinate traffic engineering work through project inception, alternatives analysis, final design, construction phase services, equipment integration, and post-deployment evaluation.
Prepare reports, plans, specifications, and technical drawings in accordance with engineering standards, client requirements, and MUTCD guidance.
Monitor and manage multiple project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
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 to team members.
Plan and lead project meetings and coordinate responsibilities across multidisciplinary teams.
Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and staffing, and resolve engineering and design challenges.
Develop engineering solutions for unique or controversial traffic and ITS challenges; define scopes, explore alternatives, and develop approaches to complex transportation problems.
Review and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Interpret contract changes and advise management on impacts to scope, schedule, or budget.
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.