Highway Design Build Project Manager
About The Position
Serve as Project Manager for highway and roadway design-build projects, from pursuit through final delivery. Lead multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate closely with construction partners in a design-build environment. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality in accordance with Lochner’s project management procedures. Act as the primary point of contact with FDOT, FHWA, contractors, and subconsultants. Ensure compliance with FDOT standards, manuals, DB contracts, DB guidelines, and federal regulations. Oversee design development, technical reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts. Support design-build pursuits, including technical approach development, staffing plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies. Mentor and develop engineering staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 10+ years of transportation engineering experience
- Demonstrated project management experience on highway design-build projects
- Strong working knowledge of FDOT policies, procedures, and design criteria
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with contractors in alternative delivery environments
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client-relationship skills
- Willingness to travel within Florida as project needs require
Nice To Haves
- Experience as Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager on FDOT design-build projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Experience supporting or leading design-build pursuits and proposals
- Familiarity with alternative delivery methods (CM/GC, P3)
- PMP certification
- Experience on large-scale roadway, interchange, or corridor projects
Responsibilities
- Serve as Project Manager for highway and roadway design-build projects, from pursuit through final delivery
- Lead multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate closely with construction partners in a design-build environment
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality in accordance with Lochner’s project management procedures
- Act as the primary point of contact with FDOT, FHWA, contractors, and subconsultants
- Ensure compliance with FDOT standards, manuals, DB contracts, DB guidelines, and federal regulations
- Oversee design development, technical reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts
- Support design-build pursuits, including technical approach development, staffing plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
- Mentor and develop engineering staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and flexible holiday program
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid family leave
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
