Traffic Project Manager

Your Opportunity

At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, project management, design, and engineering services for all phases of transportation projects. Your creativity will be applied to a variety of projects including urban and rural roadways, freeways and interchanges, multi-modal facilities, and alternative intersection designs. In addition, there will be opportunities to be involved in transportation related environmental studies and alternative delivery projects.

At Stantec you will join a Transportation Group with vast resources to assist you and your clients. You will get the opportunity to work in an office that provides a diverse cross-section of services where collaboration and education is fostered.

The Traffic Project Manager position comes with a high potential for growth into a leadership role at Stantec for our Transportation group in the State of Louisiana.

We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must to help our team deliver impactful and innovative Roadway Projects throughout the Gulf Region. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager and technical specialist on traffic engineering projects, responsible for invoicing, managing, and monitoring financial performance of project budgets.
• Apply general Traffic and ITS planning and engineering principles to solve specific Traffic and ITS related problems.
• Lead the execution of traffic studies, including data collection, concept development, and operational and safety analysis.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents. Prepare reports and develop planning documents.
• Produce detailed, high-quality design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand client’s needs.
• Participate in identifying project pursuit opportunities, manage client relationships, develop new clients, and assist in the preparation of proposals to win those pursuits. 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in design of transportation/civil engineering projects including preparation of plans and specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of roadway construction.
• Ability to lead one or more design teams through all phases of project production.
• Ability to work with other transportation related disciplines to incorporate bridges and / or other structural elements, roadway improvements, Intelligent Transportation Systems and roadway lighting into a comprehensive plan set.
• Proficient in planning and report preparation
• Comfortable working collaboratively with team members virtually.
• Recent experience planning and developing Roadway projects in MicroStation, Geopak and OpenRoads is desired.
• Thorough knowledge and interpretation of transportation industry standards and guidance i.e. AASHTO, MUTCD, HCM, FHWA
• Experience with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) Roadway Design Guidelines and Project Delivery Network is desired.
• Willing to work in other States and apply other State’s standards. Experience in other states a positive.

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registered in the State of Louisiana or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• A minimum of 10 years      of experience in Traffic-related subject matter, including design of Traffic Signals, with exposure to information and communication technologies, including fiber optic communication design or traffic control systems preferred.
• Experience managing staff and handing out assignments. 
• Experience interacting with clients and leading projects from beginning to completion.
• Experience in Signal Design, Signal System Timing, ITS Equipment Integration, Transportation Management Center (TMC) design and operations preferred.

 

This role will primarily work in an office setting; however, some field work may be required. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Travel: Occasional

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. 

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.