Tampa or Fort Myers | PD&E Project Manager

PD&E Transportation Project Manager

Fort Myers or Tampa
A growing transportation engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Project Development & Environment (PD&E) studies and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Central Florida. This individual will oversee project delivery, manage multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a key client contact for public-sector transportation programs from planning through final design and construction documentation.


The company

• Founded in 2010 and has grown from a South Florida practice into a well-established transportation engineering firm with multiple offices across the state.
• Strong backlog of work with state transportation agencies, municipalities, and county governments, providing long-term project stability.
• Opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects that improve mobility, safety, and community connectivity.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where offices work closely together rather than operating in silos.
• Leadership promotes a flexible work environment that emphasizes results, trust, and employee well-being.
• Known for maintaining a healthier work-life balance than many large engineering consulting firms.
• Supportive management team that actively accommodates employees' personal and family needs whenever possible.
• Growing organization with approximately 60 transportation professionals across its Florida operations, creating opportunities for advancement and leadership growth.
• Smaller-firm culture where employees have direct access to leadership and greater visibility within the organization.
• Strong reputation within Florida's transportation consulting market and a history of delivering successful transportation projects for public-sector clients.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage PD&E studies and transportation projects, including budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and overall project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, and environmental professionals while mentoring junior staff and supporting employee development.
• Serve as a technical resource for roadway capacity improvements, interchanges, roundabouts, complete streets, and multimodal transportation projects.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations, conceptual designs, plans, cost estimates, and construction documentation to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, client relationship management, and recruitment initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of eight years of experience managing transportation, PD&E, or related infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of transportation agency standards, project delivery processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading project teams, managing clients, and successfully delivering transportation projects.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing transportation projects for Florida transportation agencies, toll-road programs, municipalities, or counties.
• Working knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes and environmental documentation.
• Experience conducting public involvement activities, stakeholder meetings, and public presentations.
• Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation, GEOPAK, InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, or similar transportation design software.
• Familiarity with transportation design guidance including AASHTO, NACTO, MUTCD, FHWA, and related industry standards.
  
  

Benefits/Perks

• Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 based on experience
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Strong career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Collaborative and employee-focused company culture