Principal Project Manager - Transportation

Mott MacDonald; Delray Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Florida is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager focused on large transportation infrastructure. You will lead roadway design projects across Florida and the Southeast, coordinating with FDOT and local agencies.

You will guide project scope, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring standards compliance. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with field leadership on major projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering and Florida PE license.
• At least 15+ years of highway design and local streets experience.
• Familiarity with Florida DOT practices, standards and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with teamwork and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages roadway design and projects in Florida and southeastern states.
• Review, position and pursue projects for FDOT Districts, counties and agencies.
• Develops project plans, scopes, and budgets.
• Manages project timelines and budgets.
• Provides technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
• Designs roadway geometrics, intersections and related features.
• Performs engineering analyses and calculations.
• Ensures projects comply with standards and codes.
• Supervises and mentors junior engineers and technicians.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Provides feedback and coaching to team members.
• Communicates with clients, stakeholders and external parties.
• Represents the project team and company to external parties.

Skills

Decision making

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Florida PE license

Tools

Microstation

Bentley ORD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Principal Project Manager - Transportation

Location(s):

Delray Beach, FL, US Tampa, FL, US Orlando, FL, US Jacksonville, FL, US

Contract Type: Regular (US only)

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Job Ref: 13325

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager with a focus on large infrastructure transportation projects, to be based in Florida. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our existing talented engineers on some of the largest projects locally and across the country. You’ll often work across multiple projects varying in size and complexity.

Responsibilities include:

• Leads and manages roadway design and projects that are in construction in Florida and some southeastern states.


• Review, position and pursue projects for FDOT Districts, counties and associated agencies.


• Develops project plans, scopes, and budgets.


• Manages project timelines and ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.


• Provides technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.


• Designs and plans roadway geometrics, intersections, and other related features.


• Performs engineering analyses and calculations.


• Ensures projects comply with relevant standards, regulations, and codes.


• Supervises and mentors junior engineers and technicians.


• Delegates tasks and responsibilities effectively.


• Provides feedback and coaching to team members.


• Communicates effectively with clients, stakeholders, and other parties involved in the project.


• Represents the project team and company to external parties.

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field


• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida


• At least 15+ years experience in highway design and local streets


• Familiarity with Florida Department of Transportation engineering practices, standards and documentation


• Good decision‑making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail


• Interact and communicate effectively with design team members, clients and other agencies


• Ability to coordinate the work on various project design tasks


• Proficient technical experience with Microstation, Bentley ORD, and Microsoft Office software

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.