Program Manager- Traffic Engineering
City of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Government Administration · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Program Manager will oversee traffic engineering projects from planning through construction, including coordination with city departments, contractors, and state agencies. Responsibilities include reviewing permits, conducting site inspections, and managing infrastructure assets like traffic signals and street lighting.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field, along with ten years of experience in transportation and construction. Proficiency in reading construction drawings and knowledge of traffic control standards are essential.
Benefits
Full description
Program Manager - Traffic Engineering
Monday-Friday | 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., hours may vary
Do you have experience in transportation, construction, project management, or civil engineering - and enjoy seeing projects move from plans to improvements you can see throughout the community? Help manage the traffic signals, street lighting, signs, and infrastructure projects that keep Fort Wayne moving safely and efficiently.
What You'll Do
You'll support Traffic Engineering projects from planning through construction and inspection. This position works with City departments, contractors, engineers, INDOT, and other agencies to coordinate projects, review plans and permits, maintain infrastructure, and respond to community concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Support federal and local projects involving traffic control and street lighting systems
- Assist with traffic signal, sign, pavement marking, and street lighting projects
- Prepare project documents, cost estimates, specifications, progress reports, and other required documentation
- Coordinate utility, construction, inspection, maintenance, and asset management activities
- Review permits and conduct site inspections to ensure work meets City standards
- Investigate and respond to citizen questions, complaints, and concerns
- Assist with barricade, driveway, parking lot, oversize and overweight load, and encroachment permit reviews
- Work with Traffic Operations and Street Light Operations on investigations and maintenance projects
- Attend meetings with the Board of Public Works, City Council, INDOT, and other state and federal agencies
What You Bring: Education & Experience
- Combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Supervision, Public Administration, or a related field
- Ten years of responsible experience in transportation, construction, and management
- Experience coordinating and administering planning, design, construction, and inspection activities
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Traffic signal and street lighting construction and maintenance
- Traffic control devices, signs, pavement markings, and right-of-way requirements
- Construction drawings, project specifications, inspections, and cost estimates
- City ordinances related to traffic, right-of-way, street lighting, and permitting
- Access Standards Manual and IMUTCD
- Project and asset management systems, including PMIS and Accela
- Microsoft Office and database/accounting software
- Ability to analyze data, identify problems, and develop practical solutions
- Strong ability to work with contractors, engineers, government agencies, City employees, and the public
Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne?
Help shape the infrastructure people use every day. From traffic signals and street lights to signs, pavement markings, and major transportation projects, your work will have a visible impact throughout Fort Wayne.
You'll work with a variety of City departments, engineers, contractors, and government partners while helping improve the safety and efficiency of our transportation system.
City benefits include retirement, medical coverage, paid time off, professional development, and long-term career stability.
The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
