Transportation Design Project Manager

Transportation Design Project Manager

The Transportation Design Project Manager leads and delivers a diverse portfolio of transportation and traffic engineering projects, ranging from small to mid-sized traffic assignments to larger multi-disciplinary efforts. This role oversees technical analyses, traffic operations and safety studies, and the development of traffic design and construction plans. The position combines hands-on technical work with project management, staff mentoring, and business development, ensuring high-quality, innovative, and effective transportation solutions for current and future conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a range of transportation and traffic engineering projects, including small to mid-sized traffic projects, traffic tasks, and components of larger multi-disciplinary projects.
• Oversee and direct data collection, technical analyses, and the preparation of written documentation for traffic and transportation studies.
• Perform technical traffic analyses to identify traffic operations and safety deficiencies for all modes of transportation, including vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
• Develop travel demand forecasts for current and future conditions to support planning, design, and operational decision-making.
• Apply microsimulation software such as VISSIM and TransModeler, and capacity analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA, to evaluate traffic operations and prepare engineering and traffic reports.
• Identify mitigation alternatives and safety countermeasures to address existing and future traffic operational and safety deficiencies.
• Evaluate and compare alternatives using defined measures of effectiveness and document findings to support recommendations for proposed improvements.
• Lead traffic design efforts, including the development of alternatives and design and construction plans to maintain traffic during construction of transportation improvements.
• Prepare design and construction documents for permanent signing, pavement markings, and traffic signal plans in accordance with MUTCD guidance, standards, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and review traffic impact analyses, safety studies, signal and communications designs, signal timing plans, and major feasibility studies.
• Participate in and present project findings in writing and at client meetings, technical group gatherings, and public meetings held during the day or evening.
• Oversee and direct the analytical work of engineers and planners, providing technical guidance, quality control, and mentoring.
• Assist in project-related staff management, including coordination of tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Participate in business development efforts, including assisting with the development of proposals to secure new traffic-related work and contributions to multi-discipline pursuits.
• Manage traffic engineering projects from initiation through completion and contribute to the management of larger multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ensure that all work complies with applicable traffic engineering guidance documents, including MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, and other industry standards.
• Maintain strong client service by responding with urgency, initiative, and effective communication to meet project needs and deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required).
• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent advanced education (required).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation operations and safety roles (required), including preparing traffic impact analyses, safety studies, signal and communications designs, signal timings, and major feasibility studies.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, licensed in or capable of obtaining licensure in Nebraska.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License (required).
• Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification (required).
• Transportation experience with a focus on traffic engineering, operations, and safety.
• Proficiency with microsimulation tools such as VISSIM and TransModeler for traffic operations analysis.
• Proficiency with capacity analysis and signal analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA.
• Experience with traffic design, including traffic control plans for maintenance of traffic during construction.
• Experience preparing design and construction documents for signing, pavement markings, and traffic signals based on MUTCD standards.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering guidance documents and best practices, including MUTCD, ITE, and NACTO resources.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage traffic engineering projects from start to finish and contribute to larger multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong technical and qualitative writing ability for preparing clear, concise, and well-structured reports and documentation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration and public and client presentations.
• High level of energy and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client needs and project deadlines.
• Commitment to life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary transportation and traffic engineering issues.
• Experience in civil engineering and transportation engineering, including traffic operations and safety.
• Experience with design platforms such as MicroStation and OpenRoads.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification is a plus.
• Experience participating in and presenting at public meetings, including evening sessions.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and planners.
• Experience contributing to business development activities and proposal preparation for traffic-related and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with employee ownership cultures and performance-based environments is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams across planning, design, and construction phases.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional engineering and consulting environment focused on transportation and traffic projects. You will work with advanced traffic analysis and design software, including microsimulation tools such as VISSIM and TransModeler, and capacity analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic and SIDRA, along with design platforms like MicroStation and OpenRoads. The position involves a combination of office-based analytical work, preparation of design and report documents, and meetings with clients, technical groups, and the public, which may occasionally occur in the evening. The work setting supports continuous learning and professional development through tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and sick leave, paid holidays, health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), performance-based bonuses, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts. The culture emphasizes collaboration, initiative, and high-quality technical work in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $110000.00/yr. Paid Volunteer Time-Off Parental Leave Vacation and Sick Leave Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) 401k Match Performance Based Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Flexible spending account

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.