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Traffic Department Manager
East Boston, MAApril 1st, 2026
What We're Looking ForThe timing couldn't be better! Join HNTB as Traffic Department Manager in our Massachusetts office. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the most transformative transportation projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for leading a growing team of traffic engineers in the design, development and delivery of project tasks while managing scope, budget, and quality control. This position coordinates project priorities, staffing schedules, and staff assignments to ensure clients are provided the proper resources at the appropriate time. Responsible for technical coaching and mentoring and efficient, productive utilization of staff in providing high-quality service.While this is a leadership position, there are project management and task lead opportunities as well. The ideal candidate will be located in our Boston office and will be responsible for managing and developing a department of 10+ traffic engineers, providing technical expertise and managing and delivering transportation and traffic engineering projects. We are looking for an engineer that is experienced and knowledgeable in traffic design and analysis from the feasibility/conceptual stage through design and construction. You will be a technical expert and leader that can help win and deliver transportation projects for our public agency clients in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Candidates should be able to share their experience with others in a way that promotes the development of less experienced staff and improves the performance of the whole team.What You'll Do:Develops, monitors and manages the department's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering department. Coordinates department activities establishes priorities and assign staff to projects. Ensures staff development, mentoring and training needs are being met. Collaborates with other departments or groups within the office on work-sharing needs and opportunities.Supports the implementation of the firm's strategic plan and HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA) process on project pursuits in the department and office, including development of department-level strategic planning strategies.Supports the implementation of the firm's contracting (SCA) process through project delivery and contracting activities including scope, work plan and fee reviews for all contracting activities impacting the department.Supports the implementation of the firm's project delivery (SDA) process including Work Planning, Monthly Project Reviews and other project performance methods to ensure quality work, on time, on schedule, to the client's satisfaction.Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activitiesMaintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.Manages assigned project management activities (project scope, schedule, budget and quality management) and performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specifications and plan preparation.Leads multiple teams including the direct and indirect supervision of at least 15 but typically 17-20 or more employees.Performs other duties as assigned.What You'll Need:Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.What We Prefer:12 years practical experience4 years supervisory experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) certification in MA or RI (or ability to obtain within 6 months)Experience with Synchro, Sidra, HCS, VISSIMWhat You'll BringAbility to provide technical advice, mentoring, and support for HNTB management and staffExperience managing the overall operations of a department including the workload and utilization of staffComfort interacting with clients regarding projects, technical matters and industry trendsProblem solving on complex transportation and traffic assignmentsExperience providing quality control, completeness, and accuracy of engineering review for deliverablesDemonstrated ability to work with leadership on the vision and strategy for the department to identify new work, provide enhanced services, and continue growthThe right candidate:Has a significant breadth and depth of technical experience in traffic analysis and transportation engineeringDevelops concept-level design solutions for corridors, intersections, and interchangesHas experience coordinating with other disciplines such as Highway, Environmental and StructuralHas proficiency delivering projects for MassDOT (additional experience with RIDOT is a plus)Provides technical guidance as requested on complex or unusual engineering projectsEvaluates designs and analyses for completeness and fitEnjoys opportunities to advise and guide staff throughout the design stages, including time devoted to mentoring and growing skills of less experienced staffIs collaborative and will work with leadership to create a vision for the departmentAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is available for this position.RV #Traffic #LI-RV1Locations:Boston, MAThe approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $176,195.31 - $281,454.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.Job Type: RegularFull/Part Time: Full timeJob Category: Engineering GroupReqID: R-28148
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