Transportation Design Project Manager

Job Description

The Transportation Design Project Manager leads and delivers a diverse portfolio of transportation and traffic engineering projects, ranging from small to mid-sized traffic assignments to larger multi-disciplinary efforts. This role oversees technical analyses, traffic operations and safety studies, and the development of traffic design and construction plans.

• Manage and deliver a range of transportation and traffic engineering projects, including small to mid-sized traffic projects, traffic tasks, and components of larger multi-disciplinary projects.
• Oversee and direct data collection, technical analyses, and the preparation of written documentation for traffic and transportation studies.
• Perform technical traffic analyses to identify traffic operations and safety deficiencies for all modes of transportation, including vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
• Develop travel demand forecasts for current and future conditions to support planning, design, and operational decision-making.
• Apply microsimulation software such as VISSIM and Trans Modeler, and capacity analysis tools such as Synchro/Sim Traffic and SIDRA, to evaluate traffic operations and prepare engineering and traffic reports.
• Identify mitigation alternatives and safety countermeasures to address existing and future traffic operational and safety deficiencies.
• Evaluate and compare alternatives using defined measures of effectiveness and document findings to support recommendations for proposed improvements.
• Lead traffic design efforts, including the development of alternatives and design and construction plans to maintain traffic during construction of transportation improvements.
• Prepare design and construction documents for permanent signing, pavement markings, and traffic signal plans in accordance with MUTCD guidance, standards, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and review traffic impact analyses, safety studies, signal and communications designs, signal timing plans, and major feasibility studies.
• Participate in and present project findings in writing and at client meetings, technical group gatherings, and public meetings held during the day or evening.
• Oversee and direct the analytical work of engineers and planners, providing technical guidance, quality control, and mentoring.
• Assist in project-related staff management, including coordination of tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Participate in business development efforts, including assisting with the development of proposals to secure new traffic-related work and contributions to multi-discipline pursuits.
• Manage traffic engineering projects from initiation through completion and contribute to the management of larger multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ensure that all work complies with applicable traffic engineering guidance documents, including MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, and other industry standards.
• Maintain strong client service by responding with urgency, initiative, and effective communication to meet project needs and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in transportation operations and safety roles, including preparing traffic impact analyses, safety studies, signal and communications designs, signal timings, and major feasibility studies.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, licensed in or capable of obtaining licensure in South Dakota.
• Professional Engineering License
• Professional Transportation Operations Engineer certification
• Transportation experience with a focus on traffic engineering, operations, and safety.
• Proficiency with microsimulation tools such as VISSIM and Trans Modeler for traffic operations analysis.
• Proficiency with capacity analysis and signal analysis tools such as Synchro/Sim Traffic and SIDRA.
• Experience with traffic design, including traffic control plans for maintenance of traffic during construction.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering guidance documents and best practices, including MUTCD, ITE, and NACTO resources.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage traffic engineering projects from start to finish and contribute to larger multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong technical and qualitative writing ability for preparing clear, concise, and well-structured reports and documentation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration and public and client presentations.
• Commitment to life‑long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary transportation and traffic engineering issues.
• Experience with design platforms such as Micro Station and Open Roads

• Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
• Experience participating in and presenting at public meetings.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and planners.
• Experience contributing to business development activities and proposal preparation for traffic-related and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with employee…