Highway Design | Project Manager (56833)
About The Position
Modjeski and Masters, Inc. is seeking an experienced Highway Design Project Manager to lead highway design projects in Florida. The role combines technical work and project leadership, delivering transportation solutions for FDOT and local agency clients. The position leads highway and roadway projects from concept through construction, including planning, design, contract plan preparation, and post-design services. The project manager manages multidisciplinary teams, project scope, budgets, and schedules; provides technical oversight and quality assurance; and serves as the primary client contact. The role also supports business development by pursuing projects and preparing proposals and marketing presentations, and mentors junior engineers.
Requirements
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida.
- A minimum of 15 years of FDOT experience and experience with highway-specific projects.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on Highway/Transportation Design, from an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Experience pursuing and managing multidisciplinary projects, including projects involving bridge replacement, new bridge alignment, or bridge rehabilitation.
- Client relationships with FDOT District Four and FDOT District Six.
- Proficiency in MicroStation and Bentley OpenRoads Designer, and familiarity with AASHTO.
- Ability to work in a team environment with professional urgency and self-initiative to meet client needs.
- Strong work ethic and ability to mentor junior engineers.
- Detail-oriented, with good oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.
Responsibilities
- Pursue and win projects with FDOT and local agency clients.
- Prepare proposals and marketing presentations.
- Manage multiple projects and project teams within budget and schedule.
- Lead and manage the planning, design, and delivery of highway and roadway projects from concept through construction.
- Oversee and coordinate project teams to ensure work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with design standards.
- Serve as the primary client contact, foster strong client relationships, and ensure client satisfaction.
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for roadway geometric design, drainage, traffic control, and related highway design elements.
- Develop and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules; prepare proposals and cost estimates.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and promote collaboration and professional growth.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and agencies.
- Perform roadway design and prepare plans using Open Road Designer, from conception through final deliverables, including specifications packages, cost estimates, and post-design services.
- Develop preliminary details using CAD software and provide information to CAD technicians and junior engineers for contract plan development.
- Prepare project-related documents and internal correspondence.
- Perform and check quantity take-offs from contract plans.
- Review and check roadway and shop drawings.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid work environment
- Bonus program for eligible employees, based on individual performance objectives and business objectives
- Nine paid holidays
- Competitive paid time off accruals, starting at 17 days and increasing with years of experience
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
- Group term life insurance
- Basic accidental death and dismemberment and basic life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Short-term disability
- Identity protection
- Flexible spending accounts
- Optional life insurance for dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
