Senior Traffic Project Manager

About the role

Volkert is seeking a Senior Traffic Project Manager to lead complex traffic engineering and transportation planning projects across Mississippi and Tennessee. The ideal candidate will drive impactful infrastructure solutions, mentor high-performing teams, and build lasting client relationships across DOT and municipal programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of traffic engineering and transportation planning projects, including traffic operations analysis, signal design and timing, corridor studies, safety evaluations, and long-range planning
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, building and maintaining strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and key stakeholders
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure successful project delivery
• Guide and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence
• Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, billing, and accounts receivable
• Ensure quality assurance and control processes are followed and documented
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development and client engagement
• Collaborate with regional leadership to support strategic growth initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 15–20+ years of experience in traffic engineering and/or transportation planning
• Proven experience managing complex projects, teams, and client relationships
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS, and OpenRoads Designer
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering and transportation planning principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Federal guidelines may include testing for substances such as marijuana

Skills

• Experience working with state Departments of Transportation (DOTs)
• PTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certifications
• Experience supporting business development, including proposals and client engagement

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

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