Transportation Project Manager

Egis Group • Jacksonville, FL

19d

About The Position

The Transportation Project Manager manages transportation design projects for FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, counties, and municipalities. The role directs or develops project design documentation, prepares engineering calculations, quantities, and cost estimates, and manages project documentation, schedules, budgets, and scope. It also implements quality assurance and quality control procedures and coordinates project staff, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and reviewers to support accurate, high-quality work and on-time, on-budget delivery.

The position contributes to marketing and business development by meeting with clients, developing design concepts, preparing proposal content and presentations, fostering client relationships, and leading or assisting with scopes of services and fee proposals. It also represents the transportation practice at industry forums and conferences.

The Project Manager oversees staff utilization and is responsible for hiring, supervising, developing, and evaluating engineering support staff. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a Florida Professional Engineer license, at least five years of project management experience on transportation projects, and Florida business development and marketing experience. The position requires familiarity with FDOT roadway design standards and proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, FDOT Connect, and Microsoft Office. The posting describes flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years of project management experience on transportation projects.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida.
• Business development and marketing experience in Florida.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with the FDOT Design Manual (FDM), FDOT Standard Plans, and other roadway/highway design standards.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and FDOT Connect.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including identity, motor vehicle, education, employment, criminal, sanctions/watch-list, and drug checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing FDOT projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation design projects for FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, counties, and municipalities.
• Direct and/or develop project design documentation, including typical section packages, pavement design reports, design exceptions and variations, and specifications.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including monitoring project schedules, budgets, and scope.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate project staff, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and reviewers to ensure accurate, high-quality work.
• Plan team resources to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Meet with clients, develop design concepts, provide proposal content, and prepare presentations for marketing and business development.
• Develop and foster relationships with existing and new clients.
• Lead and/or assist in preparing scopes of services and fee proposals.
• Attend industry forums and conferences to promote the company and transportation practice.
• Manage staff utilization to perform tasks efficiently and provide high-quality service.
• Hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate engineering support staff.

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.
• Mentorship, technical training, and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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