Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

Overview

Lead and manage complex traffic engineering projects and teams in Charleston, SC.

Key Responsibilities

• traffic modeling
• field visits
• signal design
• signal retiming
• technical docs
• project management

Tasks

-Apply technical software such as Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, TransModeler to analyze traffic patterns and design solutions. -Participate and/or lead field visits, data collection, and construction support as needed -Stay current with traffic design standards. -Lead a team to produce detailed traffic design plans including signals, signage, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control plan for state DOTs and local agencies -Lead traffic operations studies and conceptual designs for a wide range of transportation projects. -Traffic Signal and Signal System Design (primarily using NCDOT and SCDOT design guidelines) -Be involved with industry organizations such as ACEC-SC, ASHE-SC, APWA, and SCITE -Lead a team to prepare technical documentation, reports and specifications for submittals. -Traffic Signal and Corridor retiming involving travel time studies, simulation modeling, field implementation and fine-tuning of traffic signal timing plans -Provide technical guidance, mentoring and supervision of engineering staff -Traffic Operations Analyses & Develop of Transportation Improvement Alternatives -Manage complex transportation and traffic engineering projects. -Signing and Pavement Marking Design

Requirements

• vissim
• microstation
• openroads
• synchro
• pe license
• 15 years

What You Bring

-Preferred experience with VISSIM, TransModeler, GuideSIGN, and SimTraffic 11/12 -Traffic Signal and ITS Equipment In-Lab Testing -QA/QC of plans and construction specifications -PTOE and / or RSP is a plus -Proficiency with Bentley Microstation, and OpenRoads Designer, and Synchro -A minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering in traffic engineering and design -Preferred experience with SCDOT / NCDOT specifications and procedures -Some travel is required, in addition to the ability to physically inspect roadside traffic equipment without assistance -Morton Thomas, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager with a strong background in traffic engineering and design to assume a key leadership role in the firm’s growing Transportation and Traffic Engineering design team in our Charleston, SC office. This position will manage complex transportation projects, lead a team of traffic engineering and design professionals and develop client relationships -Proven track record of successful project management and client interaction -Preferred IMSA Traffic Signal II Certification -The ability to communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally using phone, email, and in-person conversations with a variety of clients and colleagues across the southeastern US is required -Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program. -Professional Engineering (PE) License is required

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About Amt Engineering

-As a fully employee‑owned firm, its financial trajectory has been steady—offering consistent growth and reinvestment in talent and capabilities. -Projects range from intricate roadway and bridge designs to full water/wastewater systems and environmental remediation work. -Their multidisciplinary teams weave surveying, GIS, landscape, structural, and environmental expertise into cohesive infrastructure solutions. -Specialisms span transportation engineering, utilities and wastewater systems, environmental and water resource planning, survey/GIS, landscape architecture and civil/site work. -Notable work includes major transportation upgrades like Route 1 improvements and Fort Belvoir, and impactful environmental efforts like Rock Castle Creek restoration. -They also stand out in construction management and inspection, guiding projects through alternative delivery models including design‑build. -Uniquely, they champion accelerated bridge construction techniques, minimizing traffic disruption by using prefabricated elements and off‑peak schedules.

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