Florida Transportation Practice Leader

Pape-Dawson; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Transportation Leader – Florida to grow and lead the firm’s transportation practice across the state. This senior role combines market leadership, client relationship management, and project delivery oversight to expand our roadway, drainage, planning, and design services.

The ideal candidate brings a strong Florida transportation background, established relationships with FDOT and municipal authorities, and a proven track record in marketing, sales, and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida (PE) preferred.
• Strong Florida transportation market experience across FDOT, municipalities, counties, MPOs, or regional agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Florida transportation market strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Identify priority clients, geographies, service lines, and project opportunities across Florida.
• Lead business planning for the Florida transportation practice, including sales goals and backlog growth.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance and project delivery oversight for transportation projects.
• Support revenue, backlog, utilization, and project performance goals for the Florida practice.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop transportation staff and emerging leaders.

Skills

Transportation leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Project delivery

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Florida PE license

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Transportation Leader – Florida to grow and lead the firm’s transportation practice across the state. This senior role combines market leadership, client relationship management, and project delivery oversight to expand our roadway, drainage, planning, and design services.

The ideal candidate brings a strong Florida transportation background, established relationships with FDOT and municipal authorities, and a proven track record in marketing, sales, and staff