Traffic Project Manager

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, weu2019re making an impact around the world. If youu2019re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation. Your Opportunity At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, project management, design, and engineering services for all phases of transportation projects. Your creativity will be applied to a variety of projects including urban and rural roadways, freeways and interchanges, multi-modal facilities, and alternative intersection designs. In addition, there will be opportunities to be involved in transportation related environmental studies and alternative delivery projects. At Stantec you will join a Transportation Group with vast resources to assist you and your clients. You will get the opportunity to work in an office that provides a diverse cross-section of services where collaboration and education is fostered. The Traffic Project Manager position comes with a high potential for growth into a leadership role at Stantec for our Transportation group in the State of Louisiana. We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must to help our team deliver impactful and innovative Roadway Projects throughout the Gulf Region. Your Key Responsibilities - Perform as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager and technical specialist on traffic engineering projects, responsible for invoicing, managing, and monitoring financial performance of project budgets. - Apply general Traffic and ITS planning and engineering principles to solve specific Traffic and ITS related problems. - Lead the execution of traffic studies, including data collection, concept development, and operational and safety analysis. - Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents. Prepare reports and develop planning documents. - Produce detailed, high-quality design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards. - Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates. - Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the projectu2019s purpose and the clientu2019s needs. - Communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand clientu2019s needs. - Participate in identifying project pursuit opportunities, manage client relationships, develop new clients, and assist in the preparation of proposals to win those pursuits. Your Capabilities and Credentials - Proficient in design of transportation/civil engineering projects including preparation of plans and specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of roadway construction. - Ability to lead one or more design teams through all phases of project production. - Ability to work with other transportation related disciplines to incorporate bridges and / or other structural elements, roadway improvements, Intelligent Transportation Systems and roadway lighting into a comprehensive plan set. - Proficient in planning and report preparation - Comfortable working collaboratively with team members virtually. - Recent experience planning and developing Roadway projects in MicroStation, Geopak and OpenRoads is desired. - Thorough knowledge and interpretation of transportation industry standards and guidance i.e. AASHTO, MUTCD, HCM, FHWA - Experience with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) Roadway Design Guidelines and Project Delivery Network is desired. - Willing to work in other States and apply other Stateu2019s standards. Experience in other states a positive. Education and Experience - Bacheloru2019s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering. - Professional Engineer registered in the State of Louisiana or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months. - A minimum of 10 years of experience in Traffic-related subject matter, including design of Traffic Signals, with exposure to information and communication technologies, including fiber optic communication design or traffic control systems preferred. - Experience managing staff and handing out assignments. - Experience interacting with clients and leading projects from beginning to completion. - Experience in Signal Design, Signal System Timing, ITS Equipment Integration, Transportation Management Center (TMC) design and operations preferred. This role will primarily work in an office setting; however, some field work may be required. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Travel: Occasional This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements Primary Location: United States LA Baton Rouge Organization: BC-2018 Transpt-US Gulf Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: Replacement Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 02/03/2026 04:03:24 Req ID: 1004640Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Created: 2026-03-07