Traffic Engineering Senior Project Manager

WSP • Boston, MA

2d • $134,700 - $214,000

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineering Senior Project Manager to join its New England traffic team. The position may be based in Boston, Massachusetts; Glastonbury, Connecticut; or Providence, Rhode Island, and will primarily support projects in Southern New England. Some project-related travel may be required.

The role leads project delivery and staff development, provides technical assistance and engineering and design guidance for local, state, and regional clients, and helps grow the business. The successful candidate will manage projects from initiation through operations and maintenance, with emphasis on client satisfaction and technical excellence. They will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, support proposals and budgets, and mentor staff.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model. The company offers benefits focused on employees’ health and financial stability throughout their careers. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, preferably in Transportation or Traffic Engineering, or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive post-education experience in traffic signal design, ITS, safety, active transportation, and Complete Streets.
• Professional Engineer license in Connecticut or Rhode Island, or licensure in another state with ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire.
• Proven experience managing projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Proven experience with CTDOT, RIDOT, and other regional agencies.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and public-speaking communication abilities.
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic project delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and demonstrate flexibility with schedules and hours to meet business needs.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• PTOE certification.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active engagement in relevant industry organizations.
• Project experience in traffic operations and safety, signal design, signal timing, ITS, bridge and interstate reconstruction, or Environmental Impact Statements.
• Expertise in traffic engineering principles and practices, including traffic signal design and wiring, traffic modeling (HCS, Synchro, Vissim), AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Knowledge of CTDOT and RIDOT project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Support project scope, objectives, and requirements in collaboration with clients and stakeholders; identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and requirements; conduct quality reviews, manage version control, and track comments and resolutions.
• Prepare and present project status reports; monitor performance metrics, budgets, schedules, scope, and communications to meet client expectations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and relevant standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff, sub-consultants, contractors, and vendors, and foster trust, transparency, and accountability.
• Manage internal groups and external vendors, including planning, contract negotiation, delivery, and performance monitoring against client specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners, including cross-discipline teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Present complex technical and project information to executives, client teams, and public audiences.
• Contribute to or lead development of technical proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets.
• Foster staff technical development and provide mentoring.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP's Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Develop opportunities, manage client relationships, and prepare proposals.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or other personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

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