Traffic Department Deputy Manager

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Traffic Department Deputy Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. A flexible/hybrid work environment is applicable to this position, with the reporting office preferably being Owings Mills or Towson, Maryland.  Candidates in Northern Virginia will also be considered.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.  

What you'll be challenged to do:

The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 8+ years of progressive responsibility within Traffic Engineering. This is a supervisory level position, responsible to act as Deputy to the GFT Maryland Traffic Department's Lead with the preparation and review of various traffic engineering duties, people management, and office leadership. Experience should consist of overseeing the development of the variety of traffic plans and analyses, including coordinating with other disciplines and subconsultants.  The candidate should also possess good technical, leadership, managerial, and communication skills. The candidate preferably should have existing client relationships and possess the ability to make decisions regarding project development.  Additionally, they should be able to motivate other design staff, working well in a team environment. Aside from operational duties, the candidate will be responsible for day-to-day management and execution of assigned projects, lead and support for business development opportunities and financial management of projects. 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Assist in leadership of the traffic team, helping set strategy, being part of the area-wide leadership team, and help driving the Area's strategic plan.
• Supervise and train design engineers and technicians who are direct reports
• Lead staff including mentoring and training
• Generate the scope, schedule and budget parameters for traffic projects
• Lead the execution of projects within the scope, schedule and budget.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams along aside other technical disciplines
• Identify and resolve issues related to the performance of the project, including the generation of supplemental scope, schedule and budget requests
• Develop and implement QA/ QC plans for projects.
• Manage subconsultant performance
• Assisting in business development activities, proposal development, and representing GFT at industry and professional events.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Candidate must possess broad knowledge and experience in traffic engineering and strong technical skills on projects in Maryland. Experience within Virginia or the District of Columbia is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Masters Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Registered Maryland Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months required
• 8+ years of transportation industry experience with significant concentration in Traffic design is required.

What we prefer you bring: 

• Prior experience leading engineering teams highly desired
• Knowledge of traffic operations, safety, and planning studies required
• Knowledge of and experience using MicroStation and Microsoft Office is required
• Expertise with Synchro, SimTraffic, SIDRA, HCS, CORSIM, and/or VISSIM preferred.
• Knowledge of Traffic Engineering principals in the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, ITE and AASHTO manuals
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting files, site plans, construction drawings, traffic analysis reports.

 
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. 
Featured Benefits: 
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Owings Mills ; Towson; Baltimore ; Washington DC ; FairfaxCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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