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Section Manager – Traffic and Safety Engineering

Job in Iowa, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 70647, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Management
  • Management
    Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Iowa

  • 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
Requirements
  • 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
Core Competencies

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
Hard Skills
  • Project Scope Management
  • Project Schedule Management
  • Project Budget Management
  • Technical Engineering Tasks
  • Traffic And Safety Analysis
Soft Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Staff Development
  • Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
  • American Institute Of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
Industry Keywords
  • Engineering
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Safety Engineering
  • Feasibility Analysis
  • Design And Construction
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