Traffic Design Project Manager
We're seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to join our team in Salem, OR! This position will manage the design of various transportation engineering projects that may involve traffic signals, roadway/street lighting, signing, striping, temporary traffic control, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation related fiber optic communications. You will also have the opportunity to mentor team members as they grow in their career.
What will you be doing?
- Managing transportation engineering design projects of varying complexity including scope, schedule, budget, earned value analysis, staffing allocation, and accounts receivable
- Overseeing and reviewing the preparation of final design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for projects that may include traffic signals, roadway lighting, permanent signing, pavement markings, temporary traffic control (maintenance of traffic), ITS elements (CCTV, ATM, etc), and fiber optic communications
- Attending client and project design team meetings to provide project updates, resolve design issues, and coordinate design elements with other disciplines
- Building relationships with clients
- Mentoring junior staff in their professional growth and enhancing their skills
- Pursuing additional professional growth opportunities in project management, business development, technical expertise, etc.
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to a position unless they meet every single qualification of the job. At DKS Associates we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or similar field
- 5+ years of experience in traffic engineering design
- Some project management or task lead experience required
- PE license desired (or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months)
- Basic understanding of the AutoCAD and MicroStation software packages
- Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What are our Benefits?
DKS offers its employee-owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of. One that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee-owners. We offer:
- 10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
- 100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee-owners
- 80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee-owners
- Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account Options
- Paid Jury/Witness Duty
- Paid Bereavement
- Leave without Pay
- Transit Subsidy
- Pre-tax Commuter Option
- Referral Bonus Program
- DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k Pre-tax and Roth options
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
Our Commitment to your Professional Growth
- Training & Educational Assistance
- Professional Registration Award
- Technical & Professional Societies
- Conferences & Seminars
- Annual Bonus Program
- Years of Service Awards
- Hybrid Work Schedule
Salary Range:
Project Manager: $119,700 - $142,700 per year
DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee-owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. At DKS we put our employee-owners first. We realize our unique and diverse employee-owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner of DKS!
DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
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