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Elite Parking Solutions

Traffic Director

Southfield, MI · On-site

$18 - $26/hr

This position is specifically designed for weekends during the festival season and will primarily involve managing and directing vehicular traffic to ensure smooth and safe movement in and around the ...

Elite Parking Solutions

Traffic Director

Southfield, MI · On-site

$18 - $26/hr

This position is specifically designed for weekends during the festival season and will primarily involve managing and directing vehicular traffic to ensure smooth and safe movement in and around the ...

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How much do traffic management designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for traffic management designer in the United States is $78,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $96,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a traffic management designer?

A Traffic Management Designer is responsible for planning and designing temporary traffic management solutions to ensure road safety and minimize disruption during construction, maintenance, or events. They analyze traffic flow, create detailed plans, and ensure compliance with regulations. Their role involves working with engineers, contractors, and local authorities to implement effective traffic management strategies.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a traffic management designer?

Traffic Management Designers typically spend their days analyzing traffic data, developing and reviewing traffic control plans, and designing layouts for signs, signals, and road markings. They collaborate closely with civil engineers, urban planners, and local authorities to ensure that proposed designs meet safety standards and regulatory requirements. The job often involves conducting site visits, preparing technical reports, and attending project meetings to coordinate with project stakeholders. This role offers a dynamic mix of office-based design work and field assessments, making each day varied and engaging for those passionate about optimizing road safety and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the traffic management designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Traffic Management Designer, you need expertise in transportation engineering principles, roadway design, and traffic flow analysis, often supported by a relevant degree in civil or transportation engineering. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, traffic simulation software (such as VISSIM), and knowledge of MUTCD standards and local regulations are commonly required, along with certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) or relevant state licenses. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders while managing multiple design projects. These abilities are critical to creating safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant traffic management solutions that minimize delays and enhance roadway safety.

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Infographic showing various Traffic Management Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,420 per year, or $37.7 per hour.

Traffic Management Center Program Manager

WSP

Richmond, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage all work necessary for the general management, oversight, quality assurance/quality control, and contract administration of the Traffic Management Center (TMC).

  • Lead performance measurement, management, reporting, and data analytics activities related to TMC operations and system evaluation.

  • Provide 24/7/365 on-call support for emergency and operational problems, and communicate with the client regarding TMC operations.

WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

WSP is currently searching for a Traffic Management Center (TMC) Program Manager!

This role can work out of various offices in the Virigina Mid-Atlantic Region.

This Opportunity

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) Program Manager will be responsible for all work necessary to provide for the general management, oversight, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), contract administration, and management support personnel. 

The Program Manager shall:

  • Be available all times during off-duty hours to provide assist operations staff.
  • Participate in on-site and off-site meetings, build and maintain relationships with operational stakeholders. 
  • Manage staff administration, performance, and oversight. 
  • Lead performance measurement, management, and reporting.
  • Implementation and oversight of client policies and directives. 
  • Lead data analytics activities including economic evaluation, and system evaluation. 
  • Report to the client daily on all matters affecting operations of the TMC. 
  • Be on call 24/7/365 for emergency and/or operational problems. 
  • Attend meetings with the client for purposes of relaying information. 
  • Create and distribute weekly, and monthly reports as needed, and
  • Address special requests by the client for gathering data and/or generating reports. 

Education and Experience 

Desired education and experience for this project include:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 12+ years of relevant experience 
  • Experience in TMC operations with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in TMC/Traffic operations/emergency operations, and transportation systems management and operations (TSMO), 
  • At least 4 years of project management experience for projects with a net worth of at least $5M, 
  • Experience in managing projects and tasks from inception to completion, and
  • Experience supervising a minimum of twenty-five employees.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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