Transportation Project Manager

Freese and Nichols • San Antonio, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join its Central Texas Transportation team in Austin or San Antonio. The role focuses on developing transportation and traffic engineering projects, including signal timing plans, intersection improvements, and traffic studies. The position uses tools such as VISSIM microsimulation modeling and OpenRoads Designer to analyze traffic flow and develop plans, while helping improve mobility in the communities served.

The Project Manager manages technical activities on assigned projects and works with colleagues and project teams to deliver work within budget and schedule constraints. Field work may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain the license within 6 months.
• 6+ years of experience related to transportation and traffic engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, Synchro, VISSIM, and TRANSCAD.
• Familiarity with concepts and standards of the MUTCD, HCM, and AASHTO Geometric Design.
• Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications and design.
• Ability to participate and collaborate within a project team setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design traffic engineering projects.
• Conduct traffic studies, create signal timing plans, perform operations analyses, and build microsimulation models.
• Prepare project plans and drawings, including traffic signal designs and intersection improvements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Conduct research, gather traffic data, perform calculations, and complete transportation analyses.
• Manage technical activities on assigned projects and ensure successful completion within budget and schedule constraints.
• Perform field work as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico, and Banner Elk, North Carolina.
• Hybrid work schedule with up to 40% remote work.

What This Job Offers

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