City of Evanston · 6 days ago
Senior Project Manager- Traffic
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $176K/yr
10+ years expThe City of Evanston is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Bureau of Capital Planning & Engineering. The role involves managing, supervising, and directing the City’s traffic engineering and operations, as well as overseeing transportation and right-of-way permit activities, while ensuring compliance with various codes and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the traffic engineering section
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to the traffic engineering and transportation planning programs of the City
Prepares memo’s, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents, intergovernmental agreements for City Council discussion and approval for items related to code amendments, projects and plans concerning traffic & transportation engineering
Assists in developing capital improvement project recommendations regarding traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facility improvements including traffic signal and street light projects
Identifies Federal, State and other funding sources, prepares grant applications and recommends capital improvement budget
Investigates traffic safety and operation concerns of elected officials, citizens and civic groups
Initiates and implements appropriate traffic control operational and safety measures within established Federal & State regulations and guidelines, City Code and acceptable engineering practices
Prepares Request For Proposals, Qualifications, and Bid documents for capital improvement projects, and recommends contact approval to the City Council
Manages contract negotiation and administration of consultants retained for infrastructure improvement or planning purposes
As Project Manager on these projects, holds and conducts community engagement public meetings and surveys to receive feedback
Oversees construction contracts
Manages the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management program
Coordinates with City Councilmembers, residents and other City Departments
Attends neighborhood meetings and conducts resident surveys as needed prior to approval and implementation of stop signs, pedestrian crossings, speed humps, traffic signs and other traffic control measures
Manages various permits in the City’s right of way including but not limited to dumpsters, sidewalk signs, newspaper racks, moving vans and overweight trucks
Confers with administrative, technical and maintenance staff to plan activities for maintenance of field operations
Reviews, updates and administers City Code and develops written policies as related to transportation and traffic
Reviews the Department’s major capital improvement projects and provides recommendations regarding traffic & transportation engineering design elements, traffic control and maintenance plans
Reviews traffic and transportation design elements affecting the public right-of-way of private development projects and provides recommendations
Reviews major street openings and obstructions in right-of-way by utility companies, transit agencies, private developers, contractors and recommends traffic control measures as needed
Coordinates with other agencies such as Illinois Department of Transportation, Cook County Highway Department, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, Pace Suburban Bus, and Northwest Municipal Conference
Analyzes traffic crash history patterns at spot locations or corridors
Conducts traffic observations, turning movement counts, speed and volume studies
Conducts traffic signal capacity analysis, reviews traffic signal coordination and timing plans and makes necessary adjustments and improvements
Assists in the Safe Route to School program in coordination with the School District; reviews and makes recommendations for walk routes, school crossings, and circulation around schools
Assists in the alley light program in coordination with ComEd
May manage the private vendor bus shelter installation and maintenance program
Attends and participates in the City Council meetings, Council committee meetings, neighborhood meetings, citizen committee meetings, conferences, meetings of City management team, etc., as required
Monitors budget for the area of responsibility
Supervises, trains, evaluates and selects subordinate personnel in a union environment; provides staff with appropriate training; monitors and evaluates employee performance; conducts performance evaluations; recommends merit increases, disciplinary actions and employment status
Consults with the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works on policy proposals and recommendations regarding solutions to complex problems
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B. S. in Civil Engineering or related field
Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience as an engineer engaged in traffic engineering & operations, multi-modal transportation planning, and managing complex infrastructure improvement projects in an urban municipal or related environment including 3 years supervisory experience; and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience
Thorough knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), standards for implementing traffic signs and traffic signals; and the ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Thorough understanding of all traffic management and traffic calming concepts, including speed control, stop signs, crosswalks, speed humps, traffic circles, and other traffic control measures
Thorough knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices, including field survey and study methods as related to traffic research
Skills to review and evaluate traffic engineering plans & complex studies completed by others and ability to incorporate complete streets concept including parking
Thorough understanding of techniques applied to the design, construction and maintenance aspects in a wide variety of infrastructure projects, including street, traffic, and utilities
Thorough understanding of management of all phases of infrastructure projects, including preparation of RFP/ RFQ as per federal guidelines, concept planning, design, construction and closeout
Experience in overseeing and managing complex transportation and/or traffic improvement projects in excess of $1,000,000
Knowledge and skills in the use of personal computer and traffic signal timing software such as Synchro, Sim Traffic, HCM and techniques for analyzing and developing signal timing and coordination plans for improving traffic operations and mitigating impacts
Ability to complete an accident analysis using raw data (accident reports) provided by others
Ability to perform technical research work and render advice on complex traffic and civil engineering problems
Ability to review complex private development projects and provide guidance/feedback on issues related to the public right-of-way and utilities
Ability to successfully write and submit grant applications and successfully manage the received grants for state and federal grants
Must be capable of submitting and overseeing permitting processes with IDOT, MWRD, and other regulatory agencies as needed
Knowledge of Illinois Vehicle Code, AASHTO Roadway and Bicycle Design Guidelines, Highway Capacity Manual, NACTO Design Guidelines, and ITE Trip Generation
Knowledge of ADA/PROWAG rules, requirements and practices as it relates to street and right-of-way
Knowledge of street light design standards, technology, operation and maintenance
Knowledge of fundamental principles of Public Administration and functioning of Local Government
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibility over others, including operations in a unionized environment
Ability to hold neighborhood meetings, present plans and proposals, and explain technical concepts and abstract principles to lay people
Ability to carry out multiple assigned functions independently and effectively with changing priorities
Must have a valid State of Illinois Driver's License and a clean driving record
Preferred
M.S. preferred
Professional Engineering License from the State of Illinois preferred. License must be obtained within 12 months of employment
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification preferred. Certification must be obtained within 24 months of employment
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification - ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800 certification required within 12 months of employment
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City of Evanston
City of Evanston has a stunning natural setting on Lake Michigan.
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