Description
Senior Traffic Operations Project Manager
Interested candidates must apply to the Senior Traffic Operations Project Manager posting by visiting careers.paturnpike.com by January 15, 2026.
Posting Start Date: January 2, 2026
Posting End Date: January 15, 2026
Position Number: 80004513
Union: Non-Union
FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
Department: Traffic Engineering and Operations
Salary Grade: E-4
Salary Range: $87,315.09 - $122,351.22
Employment Type: Full Time
Building Location*: TIP Building (Operations Center), Eastern Regional Office, Western Regional Office
Building Street: 2850 Turnpike Industrial Drive, 251 Flint Hill Road, 2200 North Center Avenue
Building City: Middletown, King of Prussia, New Stanton
Building State: Pennsylvania (US-PA)
Building Zip Code: 17057, 19406, 15672
Work Schedule: Flexible Work Options
*This position may report to one of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's offices: TIP Building (Middletown), Eastern Regional Office (King of Prussia) or Western Regional Office (New Stanton).
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future.
The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as:
Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting
Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days
*Some options may require completion of probationary period.
The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Commission will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Job Purpose and Summary
This position is responsible for the efficient movement of traffic and goods throughout the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) highway system, such as work zone management, incident and emergency response, winter operations, traveler information, and operational planning. Work includes coordinating the development of an objectives-driven, performance-based Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) program to address mobility on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, specifically recurring and non-recurring congestion. Work tasks include the application of engineering principles and practices for traffic operations projects and the implementation of traffic operations strategies. Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed by a manager for attainment of program goals, completion of projects and overall performance. This position may be a lead worker to lower-level engineers and provide project supervision to consultants.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Leads lower-level engineers involved in TSMO projects and provides project supervision and guidance to external consultants and contractors.
Leads and performs duties in the planning, location, design, and construction of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) other engineering projects or systems integration. Coordinates, develops and reviews plans, specifications, and details for TSMO construction projects. Leads the implementation and supports the maintenance of the ITS device asset management program.
Leads the development and evaluation of mobility related performance measures and coordinates the use of mobility analytical software tools. Communicates system performance issues and mobility needs to superiors and cross departmental entities.
Leads the implementation of the TSMO program with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
Coordinates and communicates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the application of congestion mitigating strategies and highway operations during planned and unplanned events, incidents, and emergencies.
Leads the development of, and reviews, transportation management, traffic control, transportation operations and other plans that involve traffic closures, detour routes, evacuations, accidents, and other special situations.
Leads the development of, and presents, traffic operations related training for PTC staff and external contractors. Interprets and ensures compliance with traffic operations related policies and procedures.
Coordinates and develops project descriptions and associated funding requests for federally funded projects.
Reviews and responds to customer complaints and suggestions related to recurring/non-recurring congestion, ITS devices and other operational issues.
Serves as a Planning Section Chief during emergency activations.
Coordinates with the Traffic Engineering work unit to develop, conduct and review capacity, traffic and revenue studies for changes due to expansions projects.
Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Nine (9) years of experience in transportation systems management and operations which includes any of the following areas: transportation planning, traffic engineering, traffic operations, intelligent transportation systems, systems engineering, business analytics/data management, traveler information, or other related experience.
OR
Five (5) years of experience in transportation systems management and operations which includes any of the following areas: transportation planning, traffic engineering, traffic operations, intelligent transportation systems, systems engineering, business analytics/data management, traveler information, or other related experience AND a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in transportation planning, public administration/safety, civil engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer science, data management/business intelligence, communications/traveler information or other related disciplines.
OR
One (1) year as a Traffic Operations Project Manager with the PTC.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers is desirable but not required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
Competencies
Decision Making and Independent Judgment
Motivated
Creativity
Operational Management
Safety
Innovation
Project Management
Initiative Driven
Results Driven
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Position demands include frequent speaking, writing and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires occasional travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments.
Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.
Benefits
The selected candidate will be offered an exceptional benefits package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, along with a benefit plan for retirement. In addition, leave programs, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and alternative work schedules are available to employees.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department by calling 717-831-7378.
