Senior Project Manager – Traffic/Transportation Operations

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services

Senior Project Manager supporting traffic operations and transportation engineering projects in California. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative transportation solutions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,500 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive project execution across traffic operations and transportation engineering initiatives through implementation, ensuring alignment with broader team objectives
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
Oversee and contribute to technical work related to: Traffic signal timing, coordination, and system optimization; Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations and corridor management; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning and deployment; Signal system maintenance, asset management, and performance monitoring (SPM); Traffic operations studies, warrant analyses, and operational improvements; Traffic control plans and maintenance of traffic; Multimodal and Complete Streets initiatives, including traffic calming strategies
Coordinate with municipalities, transportation agencies, contractors, and utility partners to support successful, on-time project delivery
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans; monitor progress and ensure quality outcomes
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality control for junior staff
Present technical findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders
Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of relevant transportation engineering and/or traffic operations experience
Professional licensure (PE, TE, or similar) required
Demonstrated knowledge of traffic operations principles and methodologies
Experience with traffic analysis tools and industry software is preferred
Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
paid pregnancy disability leave
401(k)/Roth with company match
paid time off including parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
educational reimbursement
employee resource groups
flexible work schedules
extensive training
wellness programs
buddy and mentoring programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

traffic signal timingsystem optimizationtraffic management center operationsintelligent transportation systems planningsignal system maintenanceasset managementperformance monitoringtraffic operations studieswarrant analysestraffic control plans

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationalleadershipmentoringcollaborationproject managementclient engagementquality controltechnical guidancebusiness development

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Traffic Engineer (TE)