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Senior level traffic manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of campaign pacing, cross-channel workflow oversight, and the teams that keep creative production on deadline and on strategy. Roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Volkert, and PRIME AE Group hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer & Project Manager to lead traffic engineering projects and assist with the growth of our traffic practice within the Kansas City regional market area. The successful candidate should have broad experience in the field of traffic engineering and experience managing multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm with a well-established and expanding Traffic Engineering and Planning practice. We work with both public and private sector clients to solve their most complex transportation challenges. Our practice encompasses all areas of traffic engineering and planning, including traffic impact studies, safety studies, traffic simulation, travel demand modeling and forecasting, corridor planning, traffic signal operations, signal and ITS design, comprehensive planning, transit planning, pedestrian and bicycle planning, and long-range transportation planning. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: Means “from the heart” – C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company of people who are vested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Generate project proposals and participate in project interviews in coordination with marketing staff and senior leadership
- Develop project goals, scopes of work, and budgets to guide project activities
- Coordinate and manage the work of project team members
- Provide quality control and quality assurance on all aspects projects
- Produce high-quality deliverables and communicate project findings to clients
- Coordinate and collaborate with other senior leaders of the firm on client management and strategic business development
- Pursue new business opportunities through relationships, professional organizations, etc.
- Keep abreast of emerging trends in the transportation industry, such as autonomous vehicles, Smart Cities technologies, ridesharing, etc.
- As opportunities present themselves, this role may also be involved in other responsibilities and projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Extensive traffic engineering experience with a proven ability to lead projects and consistently deliver high-quality results
- Strong interest in driving client engagement and pursuing new business opportunities
- Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills
- Valid Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional qualifications that would be helpful:
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
- Prior project experience with MoDOT and/or KDOT
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Experience with urban, multimodal transportation planning and traffic calming
- Experience leading teams in a project client environment
- Experience with Synchro 12 and traffic signal operations/phasing
- Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
- Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
- Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
- Experience with traffic forecasting methods
- Experience with travel demand modeling software packages such as Caliper’s TransCAD
WHAT WE OFFER
- Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
- Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
- Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
- Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer & Project Manager to lead traffic engineering projects and assist with the growth of our traffic practice within the Kansas City regional market area. The successful candidate should have broad experience in the field of traffic engineering and experience managing multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm with a well-established and expanding Traffic Engineering and Planning practice. We work with both public and private sector clients to solve their most complex transportation challenges. Our practice encompasses all areas of traffic engineering and planning, including traffic impact studies, safety studies, traffic simulation, travel demand modeling and forecasting, corridor planning, traffic signal operations, signal and ITS design, comprehensive planning, transit planning, pedestrian and bicycle planning, and long-range transportation planning. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: Means “from the heart” – C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company of people who are vested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Generate project proposals and participate in project interviews in coordination with marketing staff and senior leadership
- Develop project goals, scopes of work, and budgets to guide project activities
- Coordinate and manage the work of project team members
- Provide quality control and quality assurance on all aspects projects
- Produce high-quality deliverables and communicate project findings to clients
- Coordinate and collaborate with other senior leaders of the firm on client management and strategic business development
- Pursue new business opportunities through relationships, professional organizations, etc.
- Keep abreast of emerging trends in the transportation industry, such as autonomous vehicles, Smart Cities technologies, ridesharing, etc.
- As opportunities present themselves, this role may also be involved in other responsibilities and projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Extensive traffic engineering experience with a proven ability to lead projects and consistently deliver high-quality results
- Strong interest in driving client engagement and pursuing new business opportunities
- Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills
- Valid Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional qualifications that would be helpful:
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
- Prior project experience with MoDOT and/or KDOT
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Experience with urban, multimodal transportation planning and traffic calming
- Experience leading teams in a project client environment
- Experience with Synchro 12 and traffic signal operations/phasing
- Experience with traffic simulation modeling software packages such as PTV’s VISSIM
- Experience with innovative intersection and interchange configurations
- Experience with the predictive methods of the Highway Safety Manual
- Experience with traffic forecasting methods
- Experience with travel demand modeling software packages such as Caliper’s TransCAD
WHAT WE OFFER
- Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
- Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
- Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
- Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Senior Level Traffic Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level traffic manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end trafficking operations, not just executed tasks. Demonstrating that you have set workflow standards, resolved cross-functional bottlenecks at scale, and mentored junior coordinators gives you a clear edge. A portfolio of complex, multi-channel campaigns you personally managed from intake to delivery strengthens your case considerably.
Which companies hire senior level traffic managers?
Companies hiring senior level traffic managers right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Volkert, and PRIME AE Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from large integrated agencies, in-house marketing departments at enterprise brands, and media companies managing high-volume creative output across multiple lines of business.
Are there remote senior level traffic manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 15% of senior level traffic manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in marketing and agency operations. Senior roles that involve close collaboration with creative directors or executive stakeholders are more likely to require some on-site presence than fully independent coordinator positions.
What makes a traffic manager role senior level?
Senior level traffic manager roles carry ownership over the entire trafficking system, not just individual projects. That means designing workflow processes, setting capacity standards, managing relationships with department heads, and mentoring less experienced team members. The scope extends beyond scheduling to include strategic resource allocation, conflict resolution across teams, and accountability for on-time delivery across a full campaign portfolio.
Which industries hire the most senior level traffic managers?
Senior level traffic manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run high volumes of time-sensitive creative work across multiple channels, which creates consistent demand for experienced professionals who can build and maintain the operational systems that keep production moving at scale.