Senior Roadway Project Manager

Burgess & Niple • Tampa, FL

7h

About The Position

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Senior Roadway Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of transportation projects. The role leads multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of highway, roadway, and active transportation projects, from planning and design through construction, and serves as a primary point of contact for state departments of transportation, counties, and municipalities.

The position combines technical leadership with client partnership, including project delivery, budget and schedule management, relationship building, and mentoring engineers. The manager will also support growth of the transportation practice and has an opportunity to advance within the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to obtain registration through reciprocity.
• 10 or more years of related roadway design experience for state and municipal transportation clients.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and MicroStation or OpenRoads.
• Adaptable and self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Servant leadership approach and commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects for state DOT, county, and municipal clients.
• Oversee design execution and monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to support timely delivery and compliance with contract requirements.
• Lead and coordinate internal multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants to produce integrated, high-quality deliverables.
• Review and approve highway, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian design work products, including plans, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Serve as the primary client contact, manage day-to-day communication, foster long-term relationships, and deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, public involvement events, and professional organizations such as APWA and ASCE.
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to staff.
• Support business development through proposal development, scoping, fee negotiation, and client pursuits.

What This Job Offers

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