Senior Project Manager, Traffic

Description

Senior Project Manager, Traffic

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Traffic in our Frisco, Houston, Austin, or Dallas, TX offices. This position will continue to drive and grow our traffic engineering services.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience and a strong background in traffic impact analysis, traffic operational analysis, traffic signal design, and transportation planning for site development, roadway lighting, traffic signal timing, data analytics, and many other traffic engineering services. The candidate will work closely with our public infrastructure project teams to ensure designs meet technical, regulatory, and project standards, supporting safe and effective traffic management infrastructure. The leadership role involves strategic planning, business development, team development, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence. Join Westwood to lead a dedicated team, leveraging industry trends and innovative solutions to significantly impact our projects and communities.

Requirements

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan focused on short- and long-term growth.
• Lead service-specific proposal efforts, providing technical expertise and driving innovation in our project approaches.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging this insight to enhance our service offerings and project delivery methods.
• Lead and assist in preparing the detailed construction drawings for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, illumination, ITS, signs, pavement markings, and similar items using AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or Bentley Open Roads. The job may also review plans developed by others and make markups.
• Work with a team to prepare traffic engineering studies, including technical analyses and evaluations for projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports, memoranda, and other written communication, including all supporting analyses and documents (exhibits, etc.).
• Prepare or assist in preparing various PS&E related to traffic engineering.
• 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 and design of traffic control devices.
• 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 project billings.
• Serve as an administrative supervisor to one or more production staff.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and use independent judgment.
• Knowledge of the transportation service consulting business.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies.
• Experience in operations and business practices.
• Excellent technical and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
• Ability to coach, mentor and motivate others.
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
• 15+ years of progressive experience in design, project management, and client management, with a focus on Traffic Engineering Services.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.