Florida Project Development & Environmental (PD&E) Director

STV Incorporated; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Florida is seeking a seasoned Project Development & Environmental (PD&E) Director to lead the PD&E practice across the state. You will drive seller-doer activities, win large PD&E programs, and guide multi-disciplinary teams from planning through environmental clearance to follow-on design.

The role requires 10+ years of PD&E/NEPA experience, a Florida PE license or AICP, and a strong client-focused track record with FDOT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of PD&E and NEPA experience with leadership on complex programs.
• Florida PE license or AICP certification required.
• Direct experience delivering planning and PD&E studies including alternatives analyses and environmental documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow STV’s PD&E practice across Florida with staff development and succession planning.
• Lead seller-doer activities: client development, positioning, and pursuit strategy for PD&E projects.
• Serve as senior client interface with FDOT and other agencies at federal, state, and local levels.
• Oversee PD&E documents such as PE reports, AA, feasibility studies, CE Type 1/2 studies, EAs and EISs.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams to deliver PD&E and planning projects on schedule and within budget.
• Establish project scopes, budgets, staffing plans, schedules and delivery strategies.
• Collaborate with directors to maintain technical standards and high-quality execution.
• Drive collaboration across planning, engineering, environmental, and traffic disciplines.
• Strengthen client relationships and convert them into new work.
• Support public involvement, executive briefings, and stakeholder presentations.

Skills

PD&E leadership

Business development

Client management

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Florida PE license

AICP certification

Job description

**STV is hiring a for a Florida Project Development & Environmental (PD&E) Director to drive the Transportation project lifecycle across Florida.****Locations: Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando**You will join **STV**, an award‐winning national leader consistently ranked among the country’s top firms in the design and planning of infrastructure and transportation systems. With more than 100 years of experience, STV delivers comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services to public and private sector clients nationwide.You will step into a **high‐growth Transportation & Infrastructure practice** with a strong backlog and significant opportunity across Central and North Florida. As STV continues to **expand its PD&E capabilities statewide,** you will play a critical role in **winning work, strengthening client relationships, and positioning the firm for downstream design and delivery opportunities**.**Why This Role Matters**This role is critical to STV’s long‐term growth strategy in Florida. Project Development & Environmental (PD&E) work is the front door to the transportation project lifecycle, positioning the firm to secure significant follow‐on design and Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) opportunities. **With an established foundation already in place**, STV is seeking a **seller‐doer** to re‐accelerate momentum, strengthen its competitive position, and lead PD&E pursuits across key **FDOT districts**. Success in this role directly influences STV’s ability to **win large, multi‐year programs** and expand its market presence across Florida, making this a highly visible, high‐impact opportunity with lasting **influence on the firm’s future pipeline**.**How Success Is Measured**This is a visible leadership role for a proven **seller‐doer** who thrives in front of clients, **enjoys leading complex pursuits**, and builds teams that deliver. Success will be reflected in **sustained PD&E wins, expanded client trust, and measurable growth** of STV’s transportation pipeline across priority FDOT districts.**What You’ll Be Doing**You will serve as a **Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Director**, helping shape STV’s PD&E strategy and presence across Florida. You will be a **trusted client partner, a technical leader, and a practice builder -** equally comfortable leading pursuits, guiding teams, and **delivering high‐profile PD&E projects**.You will **collaborate closely with senior leadership and transportation agencies**, drive growth in targeted FDOT districts, and help expand STV’s influence across the PD&E lifecycle, from early planning through environmental approval and into follow‐on design work.**What You’ll Be Responsible For*** **Building and growing STV’s PD&E practice** across Florida, including staff development, mentoring, and succession planning.* **Serving as a seller‐doer**, leading client development, positioning, and pursuit strategy for PD&E and planning opportunities.* Acting as a senior client interface with FDOT and other transportation agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.* Leading the preparation and oversight of **PD&E documents**, including **Preliminary Engineering Reports, alternatives analyses, feasibility studies, Type 1 & 2 CEs, EAs, and EISs.*** Managing and directing **multi‐disciplinary technical teams** to deliver PD&E and planning projects.* Establishing and negotiating **project scopes, budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and delivery strategies.*** Partnering with other **directors and practice leaders** to ensure consistent technical standards and high‐quality execution.* Driving collaboration across **planning, engineering, environmental, and traffic disciplines** to achieve client outcomes* Strengthening and expanding key client relationships and converting those relationships into new work.* Supporting public involvement efforts, **executive‐level briefings, and stakeholder presentations.*** Representing STV through **industry participation, thought leadership, and market visibility.****What You’ll Need to Succeed*** Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning (Master’s degree preferred).* Minimum of **10 years of PD&E and NEPA experience**, with demonstrated leadership on complex transportation programs.* Florida **Professional Engineer (PE)** license or **AICP** certification.* **Direct experience delivering transportation planning and PD&E studies,** including alternatives analyses, feasibility studies, and environmental documentation.* **FDOT experience required**, with strong familiarity across districts and agency processes.* A proven track record as a **seller‐doer**, including business development, client management, and winning work.* Experience **leading and managing multi‐disciplinary teams** on technically complex projects.* Strong professional reputation and **market presence within Florida’s transportation community.*** Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client presentations and executive‐level discussions.* Proven **project management and financial management** capabilities.Compensation Range:$184,970.12 - $205,522.35**STV offers the following benefits** • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships