Senior Engineering Traffic Manager

About the role

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager with 15+ years of experience in managing traffic and engineering projects with the WVDOH. This position will be on-site at either our Charleston or Bridgeport, WV office and will be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with WVDOH are required, with other state and local experience and Design-Build expertise being a plus.
• PE Registration in West Virginia is required.

Experience

18+ years of experience.

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities

Predominantly develops standards and guidelines.
Predominantly develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints.
Predominantly integrates advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems.

Project And Task Management

• Predominantly oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire project.
  Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out projects.
  Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project.
  Implements effective teamwork and leadership principles into solutions for engineering problems.
  Determines project objectives and requirements.
  May serve as the Project Manager for certain projects with prior approval from GAI's President.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises a major practice segment or several teams.
  Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
  Implements staff development plans within their practice segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills.
  Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams.

Communication

• Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues.
  Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
  Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice.
  Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Recognition
  Market based, competitive compensation
  Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness
  Medical, dental, and vision plans
  Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  Company-paid life insurance
  Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Meaningful Work–Life Balance
  Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
  An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
  Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Growth, Learning & Financial Security
  401(k) with company match
  Tuition reimbursement
  Support and rewards for professional development and certifications