Director - Traffic

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Director at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for leading and managing traffic impact studies, corridor analyses, signal timing optimization, and multimodal assessments.

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

• Oversee the development and application of traffic simulation models (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS).
• Serve as a technical expert and client liaison on complex transportation projects.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities, prepare proposals, and win new work.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation standards and guidelines.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and public forums.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Florida PE preferred).
• PTOE Certification (preferred)

• 10+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, including leadership in a consulting environment.
• Proven track record of managing traffic studies and delivering results to clients.
• Strong business acumen and experience with proposal writing and client development.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, HCS) and GIS platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

• Extensive experience working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), including familiarity with FDOT standards, procedures, and project delivery processes.
• Demonstrated success in managing FDOT-funded projects or serving as a consultant on FDOT contracts.
• Knowledge of FDOT’s Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM), Plans Preparation Manual (PPM), and other relevant guidelines.

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support:
  Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses:
  Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact:
  Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development:
  Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth:
  Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.