What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Traffic Engineering position at HR Green?
What if your next role gave you the opportunity to improve how entire communities move safely and efficiently every day?
At HR Green, our Project Manager – Traffic plays a critical role in shaping transportation systems that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful traffic and ITS projects across Arizona while working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
You will be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences how transportation network’s function and evolve.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead traffic engineering projects including traffic studies, signal design, ITS systems, and signing and striping plans.
You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and agencies to develop solutions that improve traffic operations and safety. As a Project Manager, you will guide project delivery from planning through implementation while mentoring team members and supporting their growth.
You will also play a key role in client engagement and business development, helping expand relationships and identify new opportunities.
Why This Role
This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful traffic projects while building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice.
You will have visibility across a wide range of projects, influence transportation outcomes, and help shape solutions that impact communities. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership and client interaction.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead traffic engineering projects including traffic studies, signal design, ITS systems, and signing and striping plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated transportation solutions
- Take ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, and overall delivery
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships
- Mentor and guide engineering staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
- Support business development efforts including proposals, client outreach, and industry involvement
- Participate in quality reviews to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with standards
You Might Be a Great Fit If
- You are passionate about improving traffic operations and safety
- You enjoy leading projects and working directly with clients
- You are interested in mentoring and developing engineering teams
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities
- You want to play a key role in growing a transportation practice
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- Professional Engineer license in Arizona (MUST HAVE)
- Familiarity with project delivery processes of agencies in Arizona is a plus.
- Eight or more years of experience in traffic engineering, ITS, or related projects
- Experience with traffic studies, signal design, and traffic analysis tools such as Synchro or SimTrafficFamiliarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Involvement in professional organizations such as ITE, ITS America, ASCE, or APWA is a plus
Why HR Green
With over 110 years of experience, HR Green is a trusted partner in delivering infrastructure solutions that improve communities. We are proud to be recognized as a top design firm and a great place to work.
You will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, grow your career, and be part of a team that values collaboration, development, and long-term success.
If you are ready to take the lead on projects that improve how people move every day, this could be worth a conversation.
Benefits
Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.
https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/
HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law