Senior Roadway Project Manager - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork. As a Senior Project Manager, you will: Conduct project management work on design projects Willingness to lead other efforts, including corridor studies, traffic operations, safety, and roadway/traffic/bridge design Manage preparation of community engagement, engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major and minor projects Manage preparation and review of preliminary and final studies, plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; make recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions as needed Participate in contract bidding and administration as needed Supervise and oversee design and ongoing project progress, including coordination with city, state, and county officials, the general public, and other outside agencies Supervise the work of junior engineers and technical support personnel assigned to the project Coordinate project activities with clients, contractors, outside consultants, the general public, and firm staff Communicate and interact effectively with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate; resolve complex issues such as public engagement challenges, conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, and coordination difficulties Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture. If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field
12+ years of experience in the engineering industry
Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE)
FDOT project management experience

Responsibilities

Conduct project management work on design projects
Willingness to lead other efforts, including corridor studies, traffic operations, safety, and roadway/traffic/bridge design
Manage preparation of community engagement, engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major and minor projects
Manage preparation and review of preliminary and final studies, plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; make recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions as needed
Participate in contract bidding and administration as needed
Supervise and oversee design and ongoing project progress, including coordination with city, state, and county officials, the general public, and other outside agencies
Supervise the work of junior engineers and technical support personnel assigned to the project
Coordinate project activities with clients, contractors, outside consultants, the general public, and firm staff
Communicate and interact effectively with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate; resolve complex issues such as public engagement challenges, conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, and coordination difficulties