Service Lead - Traffic

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Project Manager to join our traffic engineering services team.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team in the preparation of traffic engineering studies including technical analyses and evaluations for projects of various size and complexity
• Prepare technical reports and memoranda including all supporting analyses and documents (exhibits, etc.)
• Prepare or assist in preparing the detailed construction drawings for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and similar items using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Prepare or assist in preparing traffic control plans, traffic management plans, and similar items
• Produce high quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Oversee and complete the technical aspects of various traffic engineering projects
• Coverage with other disciplines, support services, and subconsultants
• Coverage with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
• Coverage with Clients depending on project role
• Identify and interpret applicable codes, standards, or other design requirements
• Review plans, technical specifications, and contract documents
• Utilize specialized traffic engineering software to assist with analyses (e.g., Synchro, Vistro, Vissim, Trip Generation web app, etc.)
• Research and analyze traffic safety data including crash records
• Perform field observations related to traffic operations and safety for site development
• Effectively participate in public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and Client meetings
• Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
• Effectively plan and implement project schedules to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and proposals for traffic engineering projects
• Review and approve monthly billings of projects

Requirements

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and prudently represent and interact with the organization leaders, team members, clients, public officials, and members of the public in a public hearing or similar environment
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines
• Diligent organizational and documentational skills
• Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D, Synchro, HCS, VISSIM and Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in the use and application of national design standards (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
• Competent in the design of traffic signals and other traffic control devices
• Competent in the design of roadway lighting
• Competent in understanding, interpreting, and developing traffic signal operations, timing, and modelling
• Proficient in applying ADA/PROWAG criteria in public infrastructure design
• Able to pro-actively suggest and conceptually communicate design solutions
• Able to delegate assignments and determine appropriate methods and procedures
• Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
• Able to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agencies
• Willingness to integrate with group and company standard practices and procedures
• Able to view professional perspective of others

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering