Traffic Engineering Manager - Psomas

Our Engineering Team in Seattle or Tacoma has an opportunity for a talented Traffic Engineering Manager. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Traffic Engineering Manager

We're thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Traffic Engineering Manager to lead our dynamic team, based in either Seattle or Tacoma! As the Traffic Engineering Manager, you'll spearhead our business development initiatives for traffic engineering in the PNW while managing a team of traffic engineers who work on a wide range of integrated design projects. You will drive the expansion of our traffic department for dozens of existing municipal clients. Leveraging your expertise, you'll identify and capitalize on new project opportunities, while nurturing strong relationships with current clients and actively seeking out new ones. Success in this role also involves commitment to coaching the professional growth of team members in both business development and project management, empowering them to realize their utmost potential.

Responsibility Highlights for our Traffic Engineering Manager

• Guide the development, implementation, and oversight of the Traffic Engineering Strategic Plan, ensuring its consistent alignment with the organization's goals
• Develop and coordinate business development strategies with leaders throughout the company
• Lead a growing team, providing mentorship and guidance in client relationships, marketing and business development, project management, and emerging business lines
• Secure and oversee diverse traffic signal systems, illumination projects and ITS, covering all aspects of the project lifecycle including pre-positioning, pursuit, negotiations, project planning, technical delivery, and financial management
• Lead traffic-focused projects by defining the scope, schedule, and budget, drafting amendments when necessary, coordinating with clients, managing the design team (including subconsultants), and overseeing or organizing quality assurance and quality control.
• Be responsible for monitoring project and business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including Chargeability, Budget, Revenue, Multiplier, etc.

Minimum Qualifications to be our Traffic Engineering Manager

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• PE License (State of WA) and PTOE License
• Project management experience across a range of transportation engineering and operations projects
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a strong interest in coaching, advising, and influencing others
• Ability to support business development strategies by securing new project and growth opportunities

Preferred Qualifications for our Traffic Engineering Manager

• 15+ years of experience in traffic design, project management, and business development

Highlighted Benefits for our Traffic Engineering Manager

Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for yourself and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

• A competitive salary! The genuinely expected range for this position is $145,000 - $170,000/year depending on experience
  Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 - 4 Weeks of PTO (depending on experience; includes WA Sick Leave)
• Career pathing, training + professional development
• Relocation and/or housing assistance for qualifying candidates (if applicable)

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.