Traffic Project Manager, Nebraska

Description

• Works on and manages a range of projects, including small to mid-sized traffic engineering projects, traffic engineering tasks and/or larger multi-disciplinary projects
• Develop travel demand forecasts for current and future conditions
• Evaluate alternatives and document measures of effectiveness to recommend proposed improvements
• Oversees and directs the analytical work of other engineers and planners
• Applies microsimulation, (e.g. VISSIM, Trans Modeler) and/or capacity analysis (e.g. Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA), modeling software and equipment to prepare engineering and traffic report documents
• Traffic Design - Development of alternatives and design/construction plans to maintain traffic during construction of transportation improvements
• Perform technical traffic analysis to identify traffic operations and safety related deficiencies for all modes
• Responsible for overseeing data collection, technical analyses, and written documentation
• Participates in business development efforts and assists with mentoring and project-related management of staff
• Signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal design - prepare design/ construction documents for permanent signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal plans based on MUTCD guidance and standards
• Assist in the development of proposals to secure new business for traffic related work and as part of multi-discipline projects
• Identify mitigation alternatives or safety countermeasures to correct deficiencies for current and future traffic conditions
• Participates in and presents project findings in writing and at client meetings, technical group gatherings, and day or evening public meetings/hearings

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical/qualitative writing ability.
• Ability to manage traffic engineering projects from start to finish and participate in management of larger multi-disciplinary projects.
• Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification (Required) and Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
• Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering guidance documents (e.g. MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO) and industry best practices.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• High level of energy; great at problem solving.
• Professional Engineering License (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program. Master’s degree or Equivalent. (Required)
• 8 years of experience (required) in transportation operations and safety roles with specific experience preparing traffic impact analyses, safety studies, signal & communications designs, signal timings, and/or major feasibility studies.

Benefits

• Flexible spending account
• 401k Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Volunteer Time-Off
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Performance Based Bonuses
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
• Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance