Senior Traffic Project Manager

United States·ChattanoogaRegular Full Timesenior

OperationsProject Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of traffic engineering and transportation planning projects, including traffic operations analysis, signal design and timing, corridor studies, safety evaluations,

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OperationsProject Manager

Shape the future of transportation across the Gulf Region.

Responsibilities

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→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

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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 SuiteAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Nice to Have

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

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