Westwood Professional Services · 1 day ago
Sr. Project Manager, Traffic
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is searching for a Traffic, Sr. Project Manager/Lead. This role involves driving and growing traffic engineering services, leading project teams, and ensuring designs meet technical and regulatory standards while enhancing market presence and technical excellence.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Partner with leadership to develop and enact a comprehensive strategic plan, focusing on short and long-term growth
Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches
Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods
Lead and assist in preparing the detailed construction drawings for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, illumination, ITS, signs, pavement markings, and similar items using AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or Bentley Open Roads. Job may also review plans developed by others and markup
Work with a team in the preparation of traffic engineering studies, including technical analyses and evaluations for projects of various size and complexity
Prepare clear and concise technical reports, memoranda, and other written communication including all supporting analyses and documents (exhibits, etc.)
Prepare or assist in preparing various PS&E related to traffic engineering
Produce high quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
Oversee and complete the technical aspects of various traffic engineering projects
Coordinate with other disciplines, support services, and subconsultants
Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
Coordinate 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 and design of traffic control devices
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
Serve as administrative supervisor to one or more production staff
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience
Strong background in traffic impact analysis
Traffic operational analysis
Traffic signal design
Transportation planning for site development
Roadway lighting
Traffic signal timing
Data analytics
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley Open Roads
Preparation of traffic engineering studies
Preparation of clear and concise technical reports
Preparation of PS&E related to traffic engineering
Implementation and maintenance of QA/QC procedures
Coordination with other disciplines, support services, and subconsultants
Coordination with government agencies, utility providers, or other outside agencies
Coordination with Clients depending on project role
Identification and interpretation of applicable codes, standards, or other design requirements
Review of plans, technical specifications, and contract documents
Utilization of specialized traffic engineering software (e.g., Synchro, Vistro, Vissim, Trip Generation web app)
Research and analysis of traffic safety data including crash records
Field observations related to traffic operations and safety
Participation in public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and Client meetings
Preparation, maintenance, and coordination of schedules of multiple concurrent projects
Preparation of scopes, budgets, and proposals for traffic engineering projects
Review and approval of monthly billings of projects
Serve as administrative supervisor to one or more production staff
Strong communication skills
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative
Detail-oriented with a collaborative, problem-solving mentality
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Diligent organizational and documentation 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.)
Competency 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 communicate design solutions
Ability to delegate assignments and determine appropriate methods and procedures
Ability to develop constructive relationships with peers, clients, and public agencies
Willingness to integrate with group and company standard practices and procedures
Ability to view professional perspective of others
15+ years of progressive experience in design, project management, and client management, with a focus on Traffic Engineering Services
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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