Engineering Transportation Project Manager

Lochner; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

Lochner seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee PD&E projects for FDOT in Florida. The role requires handling project documents, public involvement, cost estimates, and cross-disciplinary coordination while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

The candidate should hold a Florida PE license and bring 6+ years of transportation project PM experience with business development in Florida. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this hybrid role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience on transportation projects.
• FDOT project experience preferred.
• Florida Professional Engineer license required.
• Must have business development experience in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or develop project documents, including Preliminary Engineering Report and environmental reports.
• Develop and implement Public Involvement Plan, including public hearings and project notifications.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and scope.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with project staff, disciplines, and sub-consultants to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Plan resources to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Lead marketing and business development activities, including client meetings and proposals.
• Attend industry forums and conferences to promote Lochner and transportation practice.

Skills

Project management

Business development

FDOT PD&E

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Project Management

Responsible for the management of Project Development & Environment (PD&E) projects for FDOT.

• Direct and/or develop project documents, including the Preliminary Engineering Report and environmental reports.
• Develop and implement a Public Involvement Plan, including a public hearing and project notifications.
• 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 with project staff, other disciplines, and sub-consultants, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Resource planning of team members to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Business Development and Marketing

• Marketing and business development, including meeting with clients, developing project approaches, providing content for proposals, and preparing presentations.
• Responsible for client development and fostering relationships with existing and new clients.
• Lead and/or assist in preparation of scope of services and fee proposal.
• Attend industry forums and conferences to promote Lochner and our transportation practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of project management experience on transportation projects. Experience managing FDOT projects is preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida.
• MUST have 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.
• Self‑motivated and can work independently but also enjoy working in a team environment.
• Familiarity with the FDOT PD&E Manual, Public Involvement Handbook, Design Manual, and Standard Plans.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company‑paid disability (includes paid maternity leave) and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.