Senior Project Manager, Transportation

Apex Companies • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

Apex Companies is a rapidly growing consulting and engineering firm seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Senior Project Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing transportation projects for local municipalities or FDOT, including planning, design, and permitting. This position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects that improve mobility, safety, and infrastructure in our communities. Apex is committed to employee growth and development, offering a collaborative culture and opportunities to work on impactful projects.

Requirements

• 12+ Years experience in civil or transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida.
• Demonstrated experience in project management for municipal or county transportation projects.
• Working knowledge of FDOT standards, the Florida Design Manual (FDM), MUTCD, and local agency design criteria.
• Proficiency with MicroStation / OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or similar design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead client interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Local Agency Program (LAP) projects or FDOT coordination.
• Familiarity with grant-funded transportation projects (e.g., CDBG, SCOP, SCRAP).
• Experience developing cost estimates and managing subconsultants.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of transportation projects for local and regional government clients, including roadway, sidewalk, intersection, and multimodal improvements.
• Serve as Project Manager for assigned projects—responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
• Prepare and oversee development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) in accordance with FDOT and local standards.
• Coordinate with public agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities.
• Conduct and/or oversee traffic analysis, safety studies, and roadway geometry design.
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
• 401k match
• Tuition assistance
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior