Fort Lauderdale Office Leader

Patel, Greene & Associates, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Patel, Greene and Associates, a South Florida engineering firm, seeks a driven technical leader to guide transportation projects across Roadway, Drainage, Structures, and Traffic/ITS disciplines.

You will direct resources, ensure quality control, mentor staff, and collaborate with other offices to deliver high-impact projects for FDOT and local municipalities while expanding PGA’s market presence and leadership footprint.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressively more complex engineering experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with discipline professionals to produce a quality product
• Be responsible for the financial success of projects
• Direct client interaction and engagement
• Lead and coordinate marketing efforts for projects and contracts (preparation of Letter of Response and other Technical Proposals)
• Ensure quality control reviews are completed in proper and timely fashion
• Direct and/or mentor staff
• Coordinate workloads with discipline leads
• Effectively prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines
• Assist in strategic planning and the growth of PGA

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Patel, Greene and Associates is seeking a driven and creative technical professional to continue driving our success in South Florida. The ideal candidate will bring experience across transportation engineering disciplines, such as Roadway, Drainage, Structures, Traffic/ITS, and other related areas, along with a passion for building strong teams and expanding our market presence. This means they thrive in a position that demands wearing many hats. This role requires versatile leadership skills and collaboration with our other offices to deliver impactful projects for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and local municipalities. Backed by an executive leadership that is prepared to invest in your success, you'll direct resources, ensure quality, and oversee design and QC efforts. Come take a major step forward in your career as you help shape PGA’s future!

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate with discipline professionals to produce a quality product
• Be responsible for the financial success of projects
• Direct client interaction and engagement
• Lead and coordinate marketing efforts for projects and contracts (preparation of Letter of Response and other Technical Proposals)
• Ensure quality control reviews are completed in proper and timely fashion
• Direct and/or mentor staff
• Coordinate workloads with discipline leads
• Effectively prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines
• Assist in strategic planning and the growth of PGA

What You’ll Need

• At least 10 years of progressively more complex engineering experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with a variety of clients and colleagues
• Excellent attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and assign work and meet deadlines
• Excellent ability to perform multiple tasks in an organized manner and concurrently at the direction of PGA’s Leadership Team
• Leadership qualities in all aspects while continuing to produce at a high level

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you meet some of the listed criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply. You might be a good fit for another role we have available!