Senior Project Manager- Traffic
Apex Companies
Providence, RI · $155k–$185k a year · Posted November 12, 2026
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About the job
Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.
Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.
This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.
Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
Our New England Transportation Group is hiring an experienced Traffic Professional to develop, expand, and manage our Traffic Practice throughout the region. This is an ideal position for someone who is looking for greater visibility, career growth and impact! This role is hybrid and can be based out of our Quincy or Woburn, MA offices or our Providence, RI office.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supervise and direct the preparation of studies, design and construction bid documents for traffic-related transportation (roadway) projects addressing traffic challenges and multi-modal (Complete Streets) needs along corridors and intersections.
Provide technical direction, expertise and mentoring relating to traffic analysis models (using Synchro, PTV Vissim, etc.), traffic signal design and specification preparation, traffic management plan design, and signs and pavement markings design.
Maintain strong oversight of project financials and budgets, schedules, and overall project progress.
Effectively present at meetings with clients and the public
Manage/mentor staff and provide guidance, manage workloads, and provide issue resolution
Prepare project scopes and budgets for proposals and contracts
Maintain communication with clients including municipalities and regional agencies
Build existing and new client relationships to generate project opportunities
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
12+ years of experience in transportation/roadway engineering, including experience in traffic-related models, studies, design and project management
Knowledge of traffic study and design standards, specifically standards and submission processes for state agencies including MassDOT
Expertise in traffic modeling, including Synchro, and traffic signal design
Professional Engineering License in Massachusetts, or ability to obtain reciprocity in Massachusetts within one year
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification a plus
Demonstrated effectiveness in planning and managing projects as well as maintaining budgets and schedules
Must be skilled at building and maintaining positive client relations
Must be motivated with desire for personal growth and advancement, as well as firm growth
Demonstrated ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
Effective at managing and mentoring staff
Excellent verbal and written skills
Valid driver's license and clean driving history
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Why you'll love working with us:
Company-subsidized medical and dental
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
401k match, tuition assistance, and more
Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
Working with the best and brightest in the industry
2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US
Apex Job Title: Sr Project Manager
REQ ID 12299
Annual Expected Pay Range $155,000 — $185,000 USD
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