What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager position at Jones Edmunds?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Lead. Grow. Make an Impact And Build Ownership in Your Future.
At Jones Edmunds, we believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why every full-time associate is not just an Associate, you’re an Owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a Senior Manager, you’ll step into a highly visible leadership role where your strategic thinking, mentorship, and operational excellence all directly contribute to the firm’s success and your own long-term financial growth.
If you’re passionate about developing people, strengthening teams, and delivering high-quality work that serves communities across Florida with integrity, knowledge and service, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and ownership.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As a Senior Manager, you will lead multiple groups and guide a diverse team of Department Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers. You’ll ensure strong operations, financial performance, and team development while modeling the company’s values and quality standards.
Leadership & Management
Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.
As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen and motor vehicle report.
Full-time
Description
Lead. Grow. Make an Impact And Build Ownership in Your Future.
At Jones Edmunds, we believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why every full-time associate is not just an Associate, you’re an Owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a Senior Manager, you’ll step into a highly visible leadership role where your strategic thinking, mentorship, and operational excellence all directly contribute to the firm’s success and your own long-term financial growth.
If you’re passionate about developing people, strengthening teams, and delivering high-quality work that serves communities across Florida with integrity, knowledge and service, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and ownership.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- You become an owner. Our ESOP allows every associate to share in the company’s growth and build wealth over time at no cost to you.
- People-first culture. We embrace servant leadership, collaboration, and a supportive work environment.
- Meaningful, mission-driven work. Help shape solutions that improve the infrastructure and environment of the communities we serve.
- Opportunities to lead and grow. You’ll mentor Department Managers, guide project teams, and influence firm-wide strategy.
As a Senior Manager, you will lead multiple groups and guide a diverse team of Department Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers. You’ll ensure strong operations, financial performance, and team development while modeling the company’s values and quality standards.
Leadership & Management
- Use servant leadership to cultivate high-performing, mission-aligned teams.
- Oversee group operations, staffing, workload planning, and project assignments.
- Mentor and develop Department Managers to strengthen leadership bench strength.
- Forecast staffing needs and support recruitment and training efforts.
- Retain and engage associates through coaching, recognition, collaboration, and team-building activities.
- Support performance management, conflict resolution, and HR compliance.
- Ensure projects meet financial goals, quality expectations, and client objectives.
- Review project scopes, schedules, and fees; ensure accurate project plans in the management system.
- Conduct project performance reviews and support corrective actions.
- May manage select projects and perform technical tasks such as design and quality review.
- Prepare financial updates and assist with office operations alongside the Managing Director; may serve as Acting Managing Director when needed.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Support proposal development and ensure high-quality, complete scopes of work.
- Collaborate with Primary Client Contacts on project progress, challenges, and future opportunities.
- May serve as Primary Client Contact for key accounts.
- Represent Jones Edmunds professionally in all client and community interactions.
- Ensure full compliance with the Jones Edmunds Quality Program and Project Management Manual.
- Hold teams accountable to high quality standards, including subconsultant work.
- Encourage brainstorming and collaborative problem-solving on all projects.
- Support profitability while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Education:
- BS in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, or related field
- OR 4 years of municipal civil/environmental A/E project management experience in lieu of degree
- Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting
- 3 years of project management
- 3 years of staff management or completion of the Jones Edmunds Leadership Program
- Preferred Licensing: Florida Professional Engineer, Geologist, or Architect (may be required for some departments)
Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.
As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen and motor vehicle report.