Traffic Design Project Manager

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. We welcome the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner of DKS!

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 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 invoicing
• 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
• Leading client and project design team meetings to provide project updates, resolve design issues, and coordinate design elements with other disciplines
• Leading business development pursuits, and foster 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? 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
• 6+ years of experience in traffic engineering design
• Project management or major task lead experience required
• PE license required
• 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?

• 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

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.