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Colliers Engineering & Design

Traffic Planning Department Manager

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What they do

A Director of Urban / Transportation Planning directs and oversees planning and develops projects that maintain or improve the quality of life in a city or region. Addresses specific transportation, economic development, housing and environmental issues. Directs planning to address aesthetic and technical concerns, community goals and the future impact of development.

$109,208 / year median in Arizona

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Traffic Planning Department Manager Colliers Engineering & Design life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Arizona, Phoenix Aug 04, 2026 Overview Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a motivated Department Manager to join our fast-growing Traffic Planning team in Phoenix, AZ! We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic leader who can help us expand our Traffic Planning services in this region. At Colliers Engineering & Design, we're not just shaping the community, we're shaping the future. As a national, multi-disciplinary engineering and design powerhouse, we bring cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges across the public and private sectors. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and the drive to deliver excellence. This is your chance to join a passionate team that's shaping the communities of tomorrow. Responsibilities Review and manage operations to ensure the quality of technical products. Establish effective long-range objectives, goals, and plans for traffic planning team. Provide technical and management leadership to assigned team. Develop marketing programs in conjunction with discipline goals. Coordination with other disciplines within the region on business development efforts Advise and assist professionals in other disciplines when expert knowledge and expertise is needed. Manage project activities to achieve appropriate profits. Review monthly productivity and man-hour utilization rates and reports and make adjustments as needed. Financial management and oversight of projects within the region. Work efficiently to authorize and transmit bills to clients for all reporting managers and follow up with clients for timely payments. Assign projects to staff, schedule work, and evaluate performance in accordance with our company policy. Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required. 20+ years of Transportation Planning/Traffic Engineering/Roadway Design and Land Development experience required. PE License in AZ required;
PTOE/PTP
preferred. Experience with
ADOT/ITE/AASHTO
standards/publications. Prior experience preparing Traffic Impact Studies, coordination with ADOT, and preparation of Roadway and Traffic Signal Plans is required. Ability to communicate well and exhibit polished presentation skills. Experience managing and supervising the work efforts of assigned staff regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget. Financial experience in establishing competitive fees and managing project pre-bills, change orders, and collection of invoices. Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!