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Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services · Chicago, IL

$117,000–$171,000/yearApply at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services Original listing: Greenhouse — Langan · Verification standards

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Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering opportunity with Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Chicago, IL, focused on transportation work.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and perform the planning and permitting of traffic/transportation engineering, land development and infrastructure projects;
  • Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
  • Coordinate and work with staff to determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of preliminary data, and prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, and design for projects;
  • Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents;
  • Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, learn to develop additional work within an existing project and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
  • Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Traffic/Transportation projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
  • Interface effectively, and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors and other office locations/disciplines. Actively participate in internal and external technical presentations and produce written articles for internal and external publications; and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Master's degree in Traffic/Transportation a plus;
  • 10+ years of Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning experience in traffic/transportation engineering, traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrants, parking studies, driveway design, and traffic signal design;
  • Familiarity with state permitting and DOT guidelines and protocols for traffic impact analysis and highway design;
  • Effective public speaking skills; public testimony experience desirable;
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects, and to develop and manage project budgets;
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation are a plus;
  • Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

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Source verified through Greenhouse's public Job Board API on September 20, 2026.

Role overview

Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering opportunity with Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Chicago, IL, focused on transportation work. The work may include transportation planning, traffic or roadway analysis, design documentation, and agency coordination. This is a senior-level opportunity with a PE requirement. Review the original employer listing for the complete responsibilities, education, experience, schedule, benefits, and application requirements.