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. Key Benefits include:
- 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
EEO Statement
Volkert is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. Volkert does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.