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Langan Engineering & Environmental Services

Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

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Detroit, MI
Senior level
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Detroit, MI
Senior level
Manages traffic and transportation engineering projects, including traffic and parking studies, transportation planning, traffic signal and roadway design, permitting, budgets, schedules, and client deliverables. Oversees junior staff, supports business development, prepares technical reports and proposals, coordinates with clients and project teams, and participates in presentations and field work.
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Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering to join its collaborative team in Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN or Detroit, MI. This individual will serve a key function in supporting and growing a traffic/transportation practice dedicated to serving private sector developers, corporations, and institutional clients on their real estate development projects.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for managing as well as working on traffic & parking studies, transportation planning studies, and traffic signal/roadway design projects. 

Job Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and perform the planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering, land development and infrastructure projects;
  • Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
  • Coordinate and work with staff to determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of preliminary data, and prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, and design for projects;
  • Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents;
  • Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, learn to develop additional work within an existing project and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
  • Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Traffic/Transportation projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
  • Interface effectively, and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors and other office locations/disciplines. Actively participate in internal and external technical presentations and produce written articles for internal and external publications; and
  • Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Master's degree in Traffic/Transportation a plus;
  • P.E. License;
  • 10+ years of Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning experience in traffic/transportation engineering, traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrants, parking studies, driveway design, and traffic signal design;
  • Familiarity with state permitting and DOT guidelines and protocols for traffic impact analysis and highway design;
  • Effective public speaking skills; public testimony experience desirable;
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects, and to develop and manage project budgets;
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation are a plus;
  • Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
  • Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing; Ability to occasionally travel and participate in field work.

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Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.


Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!


Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

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