Traffic Engineering Project Manager at Gft in Washington, DC | USD125,000-145,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

team leadership

project execution

scope planning

subconsultant management

qa/qc planning

issue resolution

Lead staff including mentoring and training
Lead the execution of projects within the scope, schedule and budget.
Manage subconsultant performance
Participate in interdisciplinary teams along aside other technical disciplines
Generate the scope, schedule and budget parameters for traffic projects
Identify and resolve issues related to the performance of the project, including the generation of supplemental scope, schedule and budget requests
Assisting in business development activities, proposal development, and representing GFT at industry and professional events.
Develop and implement QA/ QC plans for projects.

Requirements

traffic engineering

6+ years

maryland pe

vissim

microstation

civil engineering

Knowledge of Traffic Engineering principals in the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, ITE and AASHTO manuals
Experience in reviewing and interpreting files, site plans, construction drawings, traffic analysis reports.
Prior experience leading engineering teams highly desired
6+ years of transportation industry experience with significant concentration in Traffic design is required.
Candidate must possess broad knowledge and experience in traffic engineering and strong technical skills on projects in Maryland. Experience within Virginia or the District of Columbia is a plus.
Registered Maryland Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months required
Expertise with Synchro, SimTraffic, SIDRA, HCS, CORSIM, and/or VISSIM preferred.
Knowledge of traffic operations, safety, and planning studies required
Knowledge of and experience using MicroStation and Microsoft Office is required
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Masters Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.

Benefits

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

gft requires successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Company

Overview

Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Culture + Values

Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”

Environment + Sustainability

Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.

Articles

Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities

Role

Description

team leadership

project execution

scope planning

subconsultant management

qa/qc planning

issue resolution

Lead staff including mentoring and training
Lead the execution of projects within the scope, schedule and budget.
Manage subconsultant performance
Participate in interdisciplinary teams along aside other technical disciplines
Generate the scope, schedule and budget parameters for traffic projects
Identify and resolve issues related to the performance of the project, including the generation of supplemental scope, schedule and budget requests
Assisting in business development activities, proposal development, and representing GFT at industry and professional events.
Develop and implement QA/ QC plans for projects.

Requirements

traffic engineering

6+ years

maryland pe

vissim

microstation

civil engineering

Knowledge of Traffic Engineering principals in the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, ITE and AASHTO manuals
Experience in reviewing and interpreting files, site plans, construction drawings, traffic analysis reports.
Prior experience leading engineering teams highly desired
6+ years of transportation industry experience with significant concentration in Traffic design is required.
Candidate must possess broad knowledge and experience in traffic engineering and strong technical skills on projects in Maryland. Experience within Virginia or the District of Columbia is a plus.
Registered Maryland Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months required
Expertise with Synchro, SimTraffic, SIDRA, HCS, CORSIM, and/or VISSIM preferred.
Knowledge of traffic operations, safety, and planning studies required
Knowledge of and experience using MicroStation and Microsoft Office is required
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Masters Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.

Benefits

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

gft requires successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Traffic Engineering Project Manager

Gft

Traffic Engineering Project Manager

Gft

Description

team leadership

project execution

scope planning

subconsultant management

qa/qc planning

issue resolution

Requirements

traffic engineering

6+ years

maryland pe

vissim

microstation

civil engineering

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

team leadership

project execution

scope planning

subconsultant management

qa/qc planning

issue resolution

Requirements

traffic engineering

6+ years

maryland pe

vissim

microstation

civil engineering

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Top 500 Design Firm

Ranked in ENR's Top 500

Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.

130+ Offices

National Presence

Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.

50% Reduction

Emissions Target

Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.

10% Drop

Emissions Fall

Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

Rating B

Climate Performance

Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.

77 Graduates Expanded

WomenTech Mentoring Programme

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.

3 Editions in 2022

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.

77 Graduates

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.

2025 Target

Climate Neutrality

Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.