Project Manager (Traffic Signal)
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Summary
A Traffic Signal Project Manager at a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm, leading traffic signal design and transportation operations projects in Salt Lake City — managing staff and budgets, performing engineering analyses, and growing client relationships across Utah. Tools include MicroStation and a highway design package (OpenRoads, Geopak, or Civil3D).
Horner & Shifrin is seeking a Traffic Signal Project Manager to join our growing Transportation team in Salt Lake City, UT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead traffic signal design and transportation operation projects, mentor and develop staff, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in expanding our presence throughout Utah and the western United States. As part of our growing Salt Lake City office, you'll have the ability to make a meaningful impact, help shape our regional growth, and contribute to the future of our transportation practice.
WHO WE ARE
Horner & Shifrin is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm founded in 1933. What began in St. Louis has grown into a multidisciplinary firm serving communities across the Midwest and beyond, with offices in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and Utah. For more than 90 years, we've built our reputation on technical excellence, innovative solutions, and strong client relationships while investing in our people and creating opportunities for employees to build rewarding, long-term careers.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT H&S
Be an Owner
- Share in the success of the company
- Help shape the future of H&S
- Work alongside people who are invested in the company they help build
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid work environment with your choice of work-from-home days
- Flexible schedules with core hours between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Compressed workweek options, including half-day Fridays or every other Friday off
- Full-time benefits available with a 32-hour work week
- Part-time opportunities available
Grow Your Career
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational assistance
- Professional licensure support
- Mentoring program
Collaborative Culture
- Team-oriented environment
- Supportive leaders who invest in employee success
- Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines
More Than a Workplace
- Company-sponsored holiday celebrations and social events
- Social hours, sporting events, and team-building activities
- Volunteer opportunities
- Casual dress environment
Other Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
- Domestic partner benefits
- Pet insurance
- 8 paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Interact and communicate with clients and staff of all levels
- Lead, manage and schedule staff to meet project needs
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously to keep jobs on schedule and under budget
- Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations
- Manage traffic signal design and transportation operation projects
- Prepare engineering reports, studies, and technical documentation
- Maintain and develop strong client relationships
- Expand client relationships and support business development efforts throughout Utah
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- 10+ years of relevant transportation engineering experience
- Experience working directly with the Utah Department of Transportation and local municipalities
- Existing client and business development relationships within Utah
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Experience using MicroStation
- Knowledge of traffic signal operations and equipment, ITS, and other traffic control devices and signal systems
- Knowledge of at least one highway design package (OpenRoads, Geopak, or Civil3D)
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
SALARY RANGE:
Horner & Shifrin, Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair, competitive, market-based compensation. The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000-$145,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will be based on their unique combination of skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Applicants interested in applying to Horner & Shifrin, Inc. are required to complete our online application, which can be found by visiting . Visits and phone calls will not be accepted.
Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 314-531-4321 for assistance.
Contact our Human Resources Department at employment@hornershifrin.com for any recruiting inquiries.
Horner & Shifrin does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Horner & Shifrin's Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Horner & Shifrin will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers