Operations - Project Manager

Join Helix Traffic Solutions – Building Safer, Smarter Roads Together

About Helix Traffic Solutions

We’re not just placing cones—we’re rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and work zone safety. Through a network of trusted operating companies across the U.S., we deliver smart, responsive infrastructure solutions that protect lives and keep communities moving.

About Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions (HITS)

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network and a trusted partner in keeping Texas roadways safe, efficient, and reliable.

HITS specializes in advanced traffic control and intelligent transportation solutions throughout Texas, providing expert construction, installation, and maintenance services that support safe and efficient traffic flow. Our team delivers a full range of roadway and highway services, including:

• Installation and maintenance of traffic signals
• Street, highway, and commercial lighting systems
• Interstate and roadway signage installation
• Intelligent transportation solutions, including CCTV setup and repair
• Smart highway technologies that enable real-time traffic monitoring and enhanced roadway safety

By combining local expertise with the resources and support of the Helix national network, HITS plays a critical role in delivering innovative, high-impact infrastructure solutions across the state.

Why Work with Helix & HITS?

We’re a people-first organization with a mission to save lives. When you join Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions, you become part of the larger Helix Traffic Solutions family—gaining the strength of a national organization with the culture and connection of a local team. You’ll find:

• A strong culture of safety, service, and integrity
• Opportunities for career growth through training and internal mobility
• The stability and support of a national network of companies
• Meaningful work that directly improves public safety and community infrastructure

What to Expect

Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential—and that’s exactly what makes it rewarding. Every role within HITS and the Helix Traffic Solutions network plays a part in protecting lives and keeping traffic moving safely. If you’re motivated, adaptable, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team.

Project Manager

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions (HITS)

Location: Cedar Hill, TX (Field & Office)
Reports To: Operations Leadership

Build Projects That Keep Texas Moving

At Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions (HITS), we deliver critical transportation infrastructure throughout Texas, including traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), fiber optic networks, roadway lighting, communications systems, and electrical infrastructure.

We are seeking an organized, field-oriented Project Manager who thrives on building strong customer relationships, supporting field teams, and delivering successful projects from start to finish. This role offers a unique blend of office and field responsibilities, requiring someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with people, and maintaining visibility on active jobsites.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable meeting with owners and contractors, reviewing project financials, walking a jobsite with a superintendent, or helping a foreman solve an operational challenge. If you enjoy taking ownership of projects, working closely with field operations, and making a direct impact on project success, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of assigned construction projects.

Working closely with customers, field leadership, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams, the Project Manager helps ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

This position requires regular jobsite presence and active engagement with field operations. The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of project conditions, support field teams, maintain strong customer relationships, and use data-driven tools such as HCSS HeavyJob to monitor project performance and forecast outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Quality

• Promote and support HITS safety standards and a strong safety culture.
• Participate in safety planning and jobsite observations.
• Help ensure work is completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and quality expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across all projects.

Field Leadership & Project Execution

• Lead projects from contract award through final completion and closeout.
• Maintain a strong presence in the field and develop productive working relationships with superintendents, foremen, customers, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with field teams to plan work, allocate resources, and achieve project milestones.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact schedule, productivity, or profitability.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors, and internal resources to support project execution.
• Support project startup, pre-construction planning, scheduling, and project closeout activities.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, and prime contractors.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate project status, risks, and opportunities effectively.
• Work collaboratively to resolve issues and maintain momentum on projects.

Financial & Project Controls

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Review project performance regularly and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage change orders, contract modifications, and project documentation.
• Support monthly forecasting, revenue projections, and work-in-progress reporting.

HCSS HeavyJob & Operational Management

• Utilize HCSS HeavyJob as a primary tool for project management, production tracking, and job cost visibility.
• Review daily reports, labor hours, production quantities, and equipment utilization.
• Validate field data and ensure timely review and approval of project information.
• Monitor productivity trends and project performance against budgets and plans.
• Support company-wide initiatives focused on operational excellence, consistency, and accurate reporting.

Contract Administration

• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project correspondence.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Support progress billing, quantity tracking, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project closeout requirements, including punch lists and as-built documentation.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within heavy civil, transportation, electrical, utility, traffic signal, ITS, roadway lighting, or related infrastructure construction.
• Experience working with public agencies, municipalities, DOT projects, or similar construction environments.
• Working knowledge of contract administration, project controls, scheduling, and construction finance.
• Experience interpreting construction plans, specifications, and technical drawings.

Technical Skills

• Experience with HCSS HeavyJob required.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Comfortable working with project management, scheduling, and cost-tracking software.

Professional Attributes

• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong communicator with both field and office personnel.
• Customer-focused and relationship-driven.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Self-motivated and accountable.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable balancing field responsibilities with administrative and financial oversight.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong relationships with customers, field teams, and project stakeholders.
• Safe, well-organized projects that meet schedule and budget objectives.
• Accurate forecasting and project reporting.
• Effective use of HeavyJob and other operational tools.
• Consistent project execution with a focus on quality, communication, and customer satisfaction.

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunity for professional and personal growth with a dynamic team who is invested in your job satisfaction.
• Competitive pay rates
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

 Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.