Traffic Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Columbia, SC

5d • $115,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Project Manager to join our Traffic & ITS Team in Columbia, SC. This role involves managing complex transportation projects that improve how people travel, collaborating with clients, directing project teams, and developing forward-thinking solutions. The position offers an opportunity to work with industry experts, oversee impactful transportation initiatives, and advance your career while shaping the future of transportation infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience required, including 2 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline in Traffic Studies Analysis and Signal Design with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (MicroStation and Synchro version 10 or after) as well as Microsoft Office Suite and other management software
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and schedule of technical tasks
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-paced environment
• Motivated self-starter who works well independently; adaptable, calm under pressure, and skilled in problem-solving and negotiation

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage Traffic & ITS transportation projects from development of project proposals through completion, delivering safe, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including scope, budget, and schedule, and serve as a primary client contact.
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation with clients and subcontractors.
• Lead project financials, subcontractor payments, and monthly review meetings with operations.
• Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure QA/QC compliance as determined by the Quality Management Plan.
• Communicate updates clearly to clients, management, and project teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.

Benefits

• Take ownership of complex transportation projects from planning and design through delivery while partnering directly with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Work alongside experienced transportation professionals who are passionate about solving today's mobility challenges and advancing innovative engineering solutions.

What This Job Offers

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