Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas or capable of obtaining within 6 months
5+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D, Synchro, HCS, VISSIM and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Manage traffic engineering studies to meet client needs
Prepare technical reports and construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Ensure high-quality work through QA/QC procedures
Coordinate with government agencies and utility providers
Conduct field observations related to traffic operations and safety
Benefits
Collaborative team environment
Opportunities for professional development
Participation in public hearings and community engagement
Travel opportunities to diverse project sites
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Project Manager to join our traffic engineering services team.
Requirements
This role will function as a Project Manager of traffic engineering studies for multiple internal and external Clients under the supervision of a Department Lead. Job duties may include, but are not limited to:
Work with a team in the preparation of traffic engineering studies including technical analyses and evaluations for projects of various size and complexity
Prepare technical reports and memoranda including all supporting analyses and documents (exhibits, etc.)
Prepare or assist in preparing the detailed construction drawings for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and similar items using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Prepare or assist in preparing traffic control plans, traffic management plans, and similar items
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
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
Required Skills:
Outgoing, friendly, approachable
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and prudently represent and interact with the organization leaders, team members, clients, public officials, and members of the public in a public hearing or similar environment
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project deadlines
Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including instructing and reviewing production staff, take initiative with prudent client and agency communication, establishing and fulfilling deliverable schedules, and ensuring quality of deliverables
Diligent organizational and documentational 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
Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks and exercise engineering judgment
Able to pro-actively suggest and conceptually communicate design solutions
Ability to delegate assignments and determine appropriate methods and procedures
Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
Ability to develop 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
Required Experience:
BS in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
5+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering
This position requires travel to project sites and technical and/or professional organization functions, mostly within region, and may occasionally require travel to sites and other Westwood offices and/or corporate events throughout the United States
Means of personal transportation within region is required
About Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
