Section Manager – Traffic and Safety Engineering
Job in
Iowa, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 70647, USA
Listed on 2026-09-07
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Lead the technical discipline section in project design, development, and delivery
- Coordinate project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments
- Provide technical coaching and mentoring and ensure efficient staff utilization
- Manage and develop a traffic and safety engineering section of 6-8 engineers
- Develop, monitor, and manage the section's operating budget and forecast updates
- Coordinate section activities, establish priorities, and assign staff to jobs
- Collaborate with other sections and departments on work‑sharing opportunities
- Support strategic planning and the Sophisticated Sales Approach process on project pursuits
- Support contracting processes through project delivery, including scope, work plan, and fee reviews
- Support project delivery processes, work planning, monthly project reviews, and performance methods
- Assist with marketing, client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win‑to‑work activities
- Maintain client contacts and ensure client satisfaction
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain section staff
- Manage staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Perform technical engineering tasks including research, reports, design, specifications, and plan preparation
- Lead a team through direct and indirect supervision of at least 5, typically 7-10 or more employees
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of practical experience, including 2 years of leadership experience
- Master's degree in Engineering preferred
- 10 years practical experience preferred
- 2 years supervisory experience preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Experience and knowledge in traffic and safety analysis from feasibility/conceptual stage through design and construction
- Ability to provide technical coaching and mentoring
- Ability to manage and develop a group of 6-8 traffic and safety engineers
Demonstrates expertise in traffic and safety engineering, including project management, technical coaching, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring client satisfaction.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Traffic And Safety Engineering
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
- Technical Coaching And Mentoring
- Budget Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Schedule Management
- Project Budget Management
- Technical Engineering Tasks
- Traffic And Safety Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Staff Development
- Collaboration
- Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
- American Institute Of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
- Safety Engineering
- Feasibility Analysis
- Design And Construction
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