Project Manager, Project Development & Environment (PD&E)

RK&K; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Project Manager to lead PD&E studies for FDOT and municipalities in central Florida. You will oversee teams of engineers, planners, and scientists from concept through construction, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Based in Lakeland, Tampa, or Orlando, you’ll manage budgets, schedules, and resources while mentoring staff and supporting business development. A PE license in Florida is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and Florida P.E. license.
• 8+ years managing FDOT PD&E projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of PD&E projects from concept to final plans.
• Manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with marketing, accounting, and clients; mentor staff.
• Serve as SME for transportation design concepts and safety analyses.
• Develop technical documents, cost estimates, and presentations.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budgets & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in civil engineering

Florida P.E. license

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

InRoads/Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

RK&K is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our successful and growing central Florida offices. This position's home office can either be in Lakeland, Tampa, or Orlando. All three offices work together as a team. This position will manage Project Development & Environment (PD&E) studies for clients that include the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and several municipalities. This position's responsibilities include working with a team of talented engineers, planners, and scientists to deliver quality solutions from preliminary concepts through final construction plans.

Essential Function

• Responsible for management and successful delivery of assigned portfolios of tasks/projects including the responsibility for assigned staff and staff development
• Prepare and deliver on task orders, budgets, schedules, resource management, and coordinating with internal and external teammates
• Work closely with marketing, accounting and other support staff to keep RK&K fiscally sound and technically strong
• Serve as subject matter expert for the conceptual design of various transportation projects such as: roadway capacity improvements, interchanges, roundabouts, complete streets.
• Review designs, plans and construction documents to exceed customers' expectations
• Understand fundamentals of NEPA, roadway engineering, traffic analysis, safety, and environmental impacts/considerations to develop plans, reports and cost estimates for multi-modal transportation facilities
• Develop technical documents and presentations that are suited to the intended audiences and tailored to project requirements
• Manage customer expectations, provide support for business development and proposal efforts
• Assist with recruiting/staffing and mentoring experienced and entry level employees throughout RK&K

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or related field
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E) license in Florida
• Eight (8)+ years of progressive experience managing FDOT PD&E projects/programs and associated teams
• Excellent understanding of FDOT standards and guidelines
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation design fundamentals and engineering principles
• Experience leading a team and managing customers
• Drafting experience utilizing software like Bentley MicroStation, InRoads/Geopak, OpenRoads Designer
• Familiarity with design guidelines not limited to: AASHTO, NACTO, MUTCD, FHWA, FDOT, etc.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Project Management experience in Florida District 1, District 7, District 5, and Florida Turnpike
• Public involvement/presentations experience
• NEPA Experience

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.