Project Manager, Transportation

Johnson Engineering, LLC. An Apex Company; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Johnson Engineering, an Apex Company, invites applications for a Transportation Project Manager to join our growing team. You will manage transportation projects for local municipalities or FDOT, including planning, design, and permitting, to improve mobility and safety in our communities.

The role leads multidisciplinary efforts, coordinates with public agencies, and mentors junior staff. Requirements include 6+ years in civil/transportation engineering and a Florida P.E.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of civil/transportation engineering experience.
• P.E. license in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience managing municipal or county transportation projects.
• Familiarity with FDOT standards, FDM, MUTCD and local design criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and delivery of transportation projects for local/regional government clients (roadway, sidewalk, intersections, multimodal).
• Serve as Project Manager responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
• Prepare and oversee PS&E development per FDOT/local standards.
• Coordinate with public agencies, utilities, and permitting authorities.
• Conduct traffic analysis, safety studies, and roadway geometry design.
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Civil/Transportation engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Johnson Engineering, an Apex Company.

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Project Managerto join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing transportation projects for local municipalities or FDOT, including planning, design, and permitting. This position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects that improve mobility, safety, and infrastructure in our communities.

Your Responsibilities As a Transportation Project Manager

• Manage the design and delivery of transportation projects for local and regional government clients, including roadway, sidewalk, intersection, and multimodal improvements.
• Serve as Project Manager for assigned projects—responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
• Prepare and oversee development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) in accordance with FDOT and local standards.
• Coordinate with public agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities.
• Conduct and/or oversee traffic analysis, safety studies, and roadway geometry design.
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ Years experience in civil / transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Demonstrated experience in project management for municipal or county transportation projects.
• Working knowledge of FDOT standards, the Florida Design Manual (FDM), MUTCD, and local agency design criteria.
• Proficiency with MicroStation / OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or similar design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead client interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Local Agency Program (LAP) projects or FDOT coordination.
• Familiarity with grant-funded transportation projects (e.g., CDBG, SCOP, SCRAP).
• Experience developing cost estimates and managing subconsultants.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry
• 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US

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