Senior Traffic Project Manager

Consor Engineers • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Traffic Project Manager leads delivery of complex traffic engineering and transportation operations projects throughout the Houston region, from planning and traffic studies through design, implementation, and construction support. The role manages the project lifecycle for work including traffic impact analyses, traffic signal design, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), roadway illumination, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans, and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), while meeting client objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets, and schedules.

The position provides technical leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams developing mobility, safety, and traffic operations solutions for state, local, and municipal clients. It coordinates with internal stakeholders, clients, regulatory agencies, and external partners to manage risks and deliver high-quality technical work. The manager is accountable for project performance, resource allocation, technical excellence, and client satisfaction, and serves as a trusted advisor on traffic engineering, transportation planning, ITS deployment, traffic modeling, and operational improvement strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams on large-scale roadway or highway projects.
• Proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget while meeting client expectations and quality standards.
• Established client relationships and a history of contributing to or winning work with DOT, municipal, or regional agencies.
• Experience supporting or leading business development, including proposal preparation, pursuit strategy, and client presentations or interviews.
• Ability to identify opportunities, develop capture strategies, and collaborate with leadership to expand market presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates aligned with client objectives, regulatory requirements, contract obligations, and profitability targets.
• Provide oversight and technical direction for complex traffic engineering projects, including traffic impact studies, traffic signal design, traffic operations analyses, ITS, transportation safety studies, roadway illumination, signing and pavement markings, and MOT design.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, designers, and subconsultants to deliver traffic studies, operational analyses, and PS&E packages on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead business development activities, including pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, and participation in interviews.
• Collaborate with client account managers and leadership to identify growth opportunities, strengthen partnerships, position the firm, and win project pursuits.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance and quality control protocols.
• Identify technical, operational, stakeholder, and project delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior staff through leadership, technical guidance, and training in traffic engineering, transportation operations, ITS technologies, traffic modeling software, and project delivery practices.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, a major license achievement bonus, an on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive paid time off, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and hybrid or remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior