Traffic Department Deputy Manager

Description

• Identify and resolve issues related to the performance of the project, including the generation of supplemental scope, schedule and budget requests
• Manage subconsultant performance
• Develop and implement QA/ QC plans for projects.
• Assisting in business development activities, proposal development, and representing GFT at industry and professional events.
• Supervise and train design engineers and technicians who are direct reports
• Lead staff including mentoring and training
• Generate the scope, schedule and budget parameters for traffic projects
• Lead the execution of projects within the scope, schedule and budget.
• Assist in leadership of the traffic team, helping set strategy, being part of the area-wide leadership team, and help driving the Area’s strategic plan.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams along aside other technical disciplines

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance