Transportation Engineering Manager

TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING MANAGER

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $101,795.00 - $124,696.00
WORK LOCATION: 105-B Upchurch St., Apex NC 27502
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: June 8, 2026 at 7pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
This position oversees project management and directs staff and contracted services in the planning and design of transportation projects including administration of funding agreements and cost reimbursements. An employee in this position provides direction on engineering policies and technical issues while serving on the Technical Review Committee (TRC) and participates in Planning Board and Town Council meetings. This position involves public outreach and participating in multi-agency coordination to address transportation funding, capacity and safety.

This position reports to the Transportation & Infrastructure Director.

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Guides proposed development rezoning applications, plats, subdivision and site plans for compliance with traffic and transportation plans, policies and standards.
• Participates on the Technical Review Committee (TRC) on behalf of the Transportation & Infrastructure department.
• Collaborates with other Town departments to develop effective solutions to both short term and long-term transportation challenges and provide efficient service to the community.
• Advises Town staff, engineers and property developers concerning questions related to phasing and construction of transportation infrastructure.
• Facilitates public-private agreements including infrastructure partnerships and stream and wetland permitting for roads shown on the Town’s transportation plan when needed.
• Certifies all final construction plans as part of TRC.
• Coordinates development of the Transportation portion of the Capital Improvement Program and participates in annual project prioritization.
• Prepares annual budget requests for traffic engineering staff; assists Long Range Planning staff in preparing transportation grant applications and other funding requests for transportation projects.
• Directs consultant engineering effort in planning, design, and permitting of transportation projects in the Capital Improvement Program, including bond projects.
• Administers contracts for traffic signal design, installation and maintenance.
• Scopes and manages engineering design contracts, municipal agreements, environmental document certification, and submittals to NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) workflow for review and approval of transportation project deliverables in the federally-funded Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP).
• Reviews and approves invoices from consultants and vendors; prepares and submits invoices to NCDOT for reimbursements due to the Town.
• Exercises supervisory duties including hiring, performance management, counseling and discipline.
• Provides oversight of data collection, public correspondence, Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) review and recommendations, traffic capacity and safety data analysis, construction plan review, and engineering design performed by the Professional Engineer (Traffic Engineer).
• Advises on planned or potential changes to operating procedures and reviews new technology, standards and practices recommended by the Professional Engineer (Traffic Engineer).
• Leads the Vision Zero Apex traffic safety program to include providing staff oversight; preparing monthly agendas and meeting minutes for the Task Force; coordinating with stakeholders; attending training opportunities; reporting on program status and priorities; reviewing and approving public outreach materials and program documents; coordinating Vision Zero public outreach and events; and advising Long Range Planning staff on engineering recommendations for the Safe Routes to School program and other multi-modal projects while participating in public outreach.
• Advises Town Administration, Planning Board, and Town Council on transportation projects and initiatives and anticipated traffic impacts of proposed projects.
• Prepares amendments to the Code of Ordinances and advises on changes to the Unified Development Ordinance for traffic and transportation items.
• Prepares Council agenda items for traffic and transportation funding agreements, engineering contracts, ordinance amendments, and provides project related presentations.
• Responds to Town Administration and Director requests for status updates.
• Develops operating policies and procedures to address new and complex issues.
• Collaborates with NCDOT and nearby municipal government staff to promote partnership opportunities on traffic and transportation projects and initiatives
• Provides content for traffic and transportation-related pages of the Town’s website.
• Responds to requests for information and advises residents, realtors, property developers, engineers and other interested parties on traffic issues, required improvements, and access to the transportation system.
• Hosts public meetings for local projects and attends meetings with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and NCDOT as needed to advocate for the Town’s transportation needs and priorities.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver’s license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.