ITS Project Manager - Intelligent Transportation Systems

About the role

Bolton & Menk is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for an ITS Project Manager to join our team in serving our clients. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, design, and implementation of advanced ITS infrastructure such as communications networks, system integration, transit signal priority, and connected corridor technologies.
• Serving as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on mid‑ to large‑scale ITS projects.
• Providing specialized technical expertise in ITS planning, design, and system integration.
• Leading development of technical studies, detailed design packages, and implementation strategies.
• Presenting complex technical solutions and recommendations to state, municipal, and transit clients.
• Performing quality control reviews and approving technical work prepared by project teams.
• Developing project scopes, schedules, engineering budgets, and resource plans.
• Cooking across multidisciplinary teams including traffic, roadway, rail, and communications.
• Preparing and contributing to technical proposals, fee estimates, and pursuit strategies.
• Serving as a key member of the business development team, supporting pursuit efforts and maintaining strong client relationships with state, municipal, and transit agencies.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable state, local, and federal transportation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant traffic engineering and/or ITS experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of hire.
• Experience managing engineering design and/or planning projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience supporting state or county transportation agencies, and/or transit agencies.
• Experience with BRT and rail technology systems.
• Demonstrated success in business development, municipal client engagement, and pursuit leadership.
• Technical experience in one or more of the following: Fiber optic communications detailed design, CCTV Camera Systems, Dynamic Message Signs, Vehicle Detection Systems, BRT and Rail technology systems, System integration, Weather monitoring systems, Variable Speed Limit Systems, Dynamic Lane Management Systems, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems, Transit signal priority, Tolling systems, ATMS Software, Experience with delivering complex preliminary and final design packages including plans, specifications, and cost estimate, Experience coordinating with MPOs, transit agencies, and regional planning organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active engagement in relevant professional organizations.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Technical expertise in ITS planning, design, and system integration.
• Ability to present complex technical solutions and recommendations.
• Experience with various ITS technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Bolton & Menk offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions.
• 401(k) Match Program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Six paid company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Short term and Long-term disability.
• Dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.

Pay

$90,000 - $160,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.

Schedule

This hybrid position may be based in any one of our office locations.