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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a Technical Manager – Traffic & Mobility to join our team. In this role, you will lead and deliver traffic engineering and mobility planning projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client objectives. You will manage the full lifecycle of traffic and mobility assignments—from concept development and analysis through design, implementation, and performance monitoring—while effectively coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with key stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing:
Technical Leadership
Lead the development of traffic and mobility solutions for urban, suburban, and regional networks.
Oversee traffic studies, modelling, and analysis (capacity analysis, LOS, intersection design, corridor studies, etc.).
Review and validate traffic forecasts, demand modelling, and multimodal transport plans (road, public transport, NMT, micromobility).
Ensure adherence to relevant standards, guidelines, and best practices (e.g., local traffic codes, design manuals, international guidelines where applicable).
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, planners, and analysts within the team.
Project Management
Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple traffic and mobility projects simultaneously, from initiation to completion.
Develop project scopes, timelines, resource plans, and budgets in coordination with internal stakeholders and clients.
Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
Prepare and present project status reports, technical documentation, and decision-making material to management and clients.
Design & Analysis
Lead or supervise the design of:
Intersection layouts, signalization plans, and traffic control strategies.
Roadway and corridor improvements to enhance safety and efficiency.
Parking strategies, access management, and circulation plans.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic management solutions (where applicable).
Oversee traffic modelling using tools such as , , , or equivalent.
Review output from models, interpret results, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Mobility & Policy Planning
Contribute to sustainable mobility strategies, including public transport enhancement, walking and cycling initiatives, and demand management measures.
Support policy development and advisory for traffic management, congestion mitigation, and safety improvement programs.
Integrate land-use planning with transport strategies to optimize network performance and accessibility.
Stakeholder & Client Management
Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients on traffic and mobility matters.
Coordinate with government authorities, consultants, developers, and internal departments to secure approvals and alignment.
Participate in stakeholder workshops, public consultations, and technical committees as required.
Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and documentation for clients and regulatory bodies.
Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards, and health & safety requirements in all project activities.
Implement quality assurance and quality control processes for traffic studies, designs, and deliverables.
Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in methodologies, tools, and workflows.
Keep abreast of emerging trends in mobility, smart cities, ITS, and data-driven traffic management.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in , or related field.
Master’s degree in or is preferred.
20+ year’s experience within a technical field of Traffic/ Mobility Engineering
Prior experience in managing multi-disciplinary project teams and interfacing with public authorities and private clients.
Experience with large-scale infrastructure, urban development, or smart mobility projects is highly desirable.
Professional registration or certification (e.g., Chartered Engineer, PE, RPEQ, or equivalent) is an advantage.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, HCM methodologies, and geometric design standards.
Proficiency in at least one major traffic modelling/simulation tool: , , , or equivalent.
Familiarity with CAD and design tools (e.g., , ) and GIS solutions (e.g., , ).
Ability to interpret and work with transport, land-use, and socio-economic datasets.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Leadership and team management.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
Stakeholder management and client relationship building.
Strategic and systems thinking; ability to balance technical, financial, and operational considerations.
High degree of initiative, accountability, and professional integrity.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, or related field
- 20+ years' experience in Traffic/Mobility Engineering
- Prior experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams and interfacing with public authorities and private clients
- Master's degree in relevant discipline
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure, urban development, or smart mobility projects
- Professional registration or certification (e.g., Chartered Engineer, PE, RPEQ)
- Proficiency with traffic modelling/simulation tools
- Familiarity with CAD and GIS tools
- Strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles, HCM methodologies, and geometric design standards
- Leadership, mentorship, stakeholder management, and strong written/verbal communication skills
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
