Senior Traffic Engineering Project Manager (PE)

Department: Transportation

Location: Tysons, VA

About the role

DRMP is expanding its transportation engineering services across the Mid-Atlantic, with a growing presence throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. The Senior Traffic Engineering Project Manager, PE will lead and grow the traffic engineering practice, overseeing complex traffic studies, traffic impact analyses, and modeling projects from inception through completion. The role combines technical leadership, project management, quality control, business development, and team development while working with both public‑ and private‑sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of traffic engineering studies and traffic impact analyses through the project life cycle, including quality control.
• Strengthen the DRMP brand through business development efforts across states.
• Manage multiple private‑sector traffic studies and provide technical quality control on projects.
• Support marketing with project pursuits, technical presentations, and interviews.
• Manage multiple publicly and privately funded projects and ensure technical quality control.
• Prepare project fee proposals and follow up as appropriate.
• Track costs, schedules, and performance measurements for assigned projects.
• Supervise Project Managers, Engineers, and Interns.
• Collaborate with other service areas for professional development and broader discipline awareness.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers, Engineers, and Interns to develop staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7–10+ years of progressively responsible experience with public and private sector projects, preferably in the A/E/C industry.
• Proven track record of completing traffic studies in the state.
• Existing contacts and strong relationships with private‑sector development clients.
• Willingness to travel to interface with clients.
• Professional Engineering licensure in the state where the work is primarily performed.
• Knowledge of appropriate technical analysis standards and practices.
• Strong proficiency with Synchro, SIDRA, and other applicable software.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package.
• Outstanding holiday and paid‑time‑off programs.
• 401(k) plan with match.
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks).
• Mentorship Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums.
• Variety of voluntary benefit options.
• Short‑Term Disability / Long‑Term Disability.
• Company‑furnished life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account and more.