Florida Roadway Department Leader - Transportation Market

About Us

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.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

As the Florida Roadway Department Leader within Gresham Smith’s Transportation Market, this role represents an exciting opportunity for a visionary professional to lead, grow, and elevate our roadway design practice across the state. We’re seeking an accomplished leader who combines strategic business insight with strong technical expertise, operational excellence, and a passion for building trusted client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in developing integrated business plans, inspiring multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality, forward-thinking transportation solutions that connect communities and strengthen mobility infrastructure throughout Florida.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of business development strategies specific to Florida’s roadway market, including identifying and pursuing new opportunities and clients.
• Manage and oversee pursuit processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
• Provide strong project management leadership to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance standards to ensure all work meets or exceeds industry and company standards.
• Oversee daily operations and balance workload distribution effectively to optimize resources and project outcomes.
• Collaborate regularly with state transportation leaders, agencies, and other stakeholders to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Offer leadership and support to other service lines and promote integrated project delivery across disciplines.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions to position the department competitively.
• Serve as a visible and engaged leader, representing the company at industry events, client meetings, and internal forums.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in roadway engineering preferably with Florida DOT and municipalities.
• Strong background in business development and pursuit management within the transportation sector.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, and develop technical teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interfacing with government agencies and clients.
• Knowledge of Florida DOT processes, regulations, and key stakeholders is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, with extensive background in consulting or directly with our client(s).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred.

Join Us

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.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.