Project Manager / Senior Transportation Roadway Engineer

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Roadway Engineer based in South Florida to lead large-scale transportation projects. This role involves managing design teams, performing engineering calculations, and preparing documentation for FDOT and municipal projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in roadway design, strong leadership qualities, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered, ensuring employee growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Senior Roadway Design experience required.
• Strong desire to learn and excel in engineering.
• Ability to mentor and guide entry-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead roles on FDOT or Municipal projects.
• Perform and review complex engineering calculations.
• Prepare and oversee engineering design and documents.

Skills

Communication of complex technical concepts

Relationship building

Public speaking and client interaction

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

15+ years of roadway design experience

Florida P.E.

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

As a Project Manager/Senior Roadway Engineer in South Florida, you will be part of a growing Hanson environment while working on exciting and challenging large‑scale transportation projects as part of a collaborative, experienced and diverse team. As a Roadway Design Engineer you will have the opportunity to create a new design team from the ground up and lead your project team to pursue work, perform design engineering, and prepare documentation to satisfy the requirements for highway, transit, utilities and stormwater transportation projects.

We are looking for someone who is up for the challenge. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for progress and innovation.

A Day in Life of a Project Manager / Senior Roadway Engineer at Hanson

Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• A leading role on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or Municipal/Local Government contracts and projects
• Perform and review complex engineering calculations
• Prepare and oversee engineering design/analysis and plans/construction contract documents, as well as author technical documents such as engineering reports, specifications, and special provisions
• Collaborate with senior technical staff
• Provide direction and mentoring to engineering support staff
• Prepare calculations, quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable cost
• Develop scope/fee documents required for technical tasks
• Managing project performance tasks (staffing, budget, schedule, and quality assurance)
• Conduct site investigations, including determining problems, identifying alternative solutions, and providing recommendationsDevelop and maintain client relationships
• Assist project/contract proposal pursuits and assist with presentations for project pursuits
• Other duties as assigned

We utilize the latest Open Roads Designer (ORD) software and have a training program in place to assist users at all levels and an active software user group to tackle new challenges. To support your growth, Hanson offers a variety of education and development opportunities to help you build your skills and advance your career.

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Education/Experience

• Senior Roadway Design experience.
• Experience with roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer (preferred).
• A strong desire to learn, grow, and excel as an engineer and a professional.
• Ability to mentor and guide entry‑level technical staff.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to put in extra hours to meet project deadlines when necessary.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 15+ years of professional experience focused on roadway design.
• Florida P.E.

Skills

• Able to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders
• Able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases and be able to effectively work with and manage project staff
• Able to comfortably speak publicly and interact positively with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors
• Able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills

Working at Hanson

• Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices
• Must be willing to accept periodic out‑of‑town travel assignments
• Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project demands and deadlines

Salary range: $140,000 - $185,000

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well‑being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work‑life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill‑building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award‑winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

Equal Opportunity EEO Employer

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.