Project Manager - Traffic

Job Description

Job Description

At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you’ll own your future . We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.

Certified as a Great Place to Work , our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative , people-focused , and supportive . Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.

About the Role :

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager with Traffic Engineering experience to join our widely respected and growing Transportation Division in any of our Northeast Office Locations . This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for a career-minded professional interested in joining our award-winning firm and becoming part of our employee-owned culture of performance and client satisfaction.

Why Join MJ?

• Career Growth : Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
• Collaborative Culture : Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ’s culture in annual employee survey.
• Employee Ownership : As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success – you own your future.
• Innovation & Impact : Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
• Professional Development : From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Shape the next generation : For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers.
• Oversee all aspects of traffic engineering studies and designs
• Manage projects and meet agreed-upon budgets and schedules
• Make public presentations
• Perform quality control reviews
• Assist with the development of traffic staff including workloads, training, and career planning
• Develop or review all aspects of traffic engineering studies including data collection, microsimulation model development and calibration (SimTraffic and VISSIM) or other deterministic models such as Synchro, HCS, TransModeler, or SIDRA, traffic forecasting, and analysis of alternatives
• Work with state or municipal clients on transportation infrastructure projects, including the design and management of public state, county, and city roads.
• Developing new and existing client relations and business development opportunities.
• Assist with proposal preparation to secure new work
• Serve as Traffic Discipline Lead on pursuits and opportunities
• Represent MJ at industry and professional society events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license required with the ability to apply for comity in other states.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive traffic engineering analysis, design, and project management experience.
• Project experience with State DOT’s required.
• Proficient with Synchro and SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA and VISSIM.
• Working knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, or Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work in a dynamic environment.
• Active Transportation, Multi-modal and transit-oriented design experience.
• Innovative intersections, and/or ITS experience a plus.
• Experience with development and management of traffic/transportation engineering projects, including design specifications and plan preparation guidelines.
• Ability to foster business development relationships.
• Public presentation experience required.
• Strong business development skills and experience are a plus.
• Experience obtaining Federal, State, and local regulatory approvals and permits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent track record of financial success, delivering projects on time and on budget
• Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team, develop and maintain client relations, and meet project demands and schedules.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary with a pay range of $55 - $85 per hour commensurate with experience and location.
• Performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
• Fully funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401k match.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.

Join Us and Make a Difference:

Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal . Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture .