Senior Project Manager - Traffic

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

This professional will help lead high-impact traffic and transportation projects that shape how people move through Chicago, surrounding communities and across the nation—improving safety, mobility, and quality of life. From conceptual planning through final design and construction, they’ll drive complex, multi-phase roadway and traffic engineering initiatives for major public agencies and stakeholders. It’s an opportunity to leave a visible, lasting mark on critical infrastructure across the region.
A successful candidate brings deep expertise in traffic engineering, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to confidently guide clients, agencies, and communities through complex decisions. Their success will be defined by delivering technically excellent, on-time, and on-budget projects while mentoring future leaders and strengthening long-term client relationships. Ultimately, they will be trusted as both a technical authority and a strategic partner who consistently elevates project outcomes.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Report to the Chief of Traffic Engineering Services

• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and consultants

• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative work environment

• Assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure milestones are met on schedule and budgets are monitored and managed

Strategic Planning & Oversight

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation

• Ensure all roadway design and construction activities align with jurisdictional standards

• Oversee multiple phases of traffic projects—including conceptual planning, preliminary/final design and construction

• Assist with proposal writing and strategic project pursuit planning

• Assist with business development and client relationship building

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, government agencies, and community stakeholders

• Lead presentations, public hearings, and meetings to communicate project goals and updates

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar required

• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience, a minimum of 10 years of traffic engineering experience, and 5+ years of project management and client interface experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required), Illinois PE

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification preferred or the ability to acquire within 6 months

• Strong oral and technical writing skills

• Familiarity with MicroStation (preferably ORD experience), Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, VISSIM, ProjectWise and BlueBeam

• A strong competency with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, regional counties and/or CDOT Phase I/II project processing with specific emphasis on roadway and traffic engineering and operations projects

• A strong familiarity with the MUTCD, Illinois Supplement of the MUTCD, Illinois Vehicle Code and other relevant state and national traffic engineering and traffic law publications

• The ability to travel 20% of the time

• Current membership with committee/board involvement in related professional organizations such as ITE, ACEC, ACEC, APWA, NCUTCD, etc. are a plus.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Lead/Supervisor
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $165,000 - $240,000 annual salary
  The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!

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