Roadway Design Lead & Project Delivery Expert

CSA Group, Architects and Engineers; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group in Florida seeks an experienced roadway design professional to lead large-scale design projects from planning through final design. You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams while ensuring FDOT standards.

The role requires a Florida PE license, a bachelor’s in civil engineering, and at least 10 years in roadway design; strong leadership, communication, and a commitment to ethical AI adoption and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of roadway design experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT design criteria, manuals, and plans preparation requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in continuous learning in AI and comfort iterating quickly; uses data to validate ideas and measure impact.
• Commitment to ethical and responsible AI adoption, including privacy-by-design and safe use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design projects from planning through final design and delivery in accordance with FDOT standards and procedures
• Serve as Project Manager overseeing scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Direct roadway geometry design, plans production, and QA/QC activities for PS&E deliverables
• Oversee preparation of roadway design plans, specifications, estimates, and supporting technical documentation
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, structures, utilities, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines
• Ensure compliance with FDOT manuals, design criteria, permitting requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff; manage subconsultants and internal QA/QC processes
• Evaluate project risks, resolve technical issues, and maintain project profitability and performance metrics
• Act as client liaison, assist in preparation/delivery of RFQ documents and presentations, and stakeholder coordination
• Support pursuit efforts, including proposals, interviews, and business development activities
• Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and project teams

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Budget Management

Project Scheduling

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Florida PE License

Job description

CSA provides the ideal place for you to develop or start your career in a fast-paced, diverse environment. At CSA Group, one of our guiding principles is to treat people with respect, and we appreciate diversity in their backgrounds, experiences and opinions. If you think you have what it takes to be an industry leader, send us your resume.

Our Success

For more than 65 years, CSA Group has contributed to developing stronger, more resilient facility and infrastructure solutions. Our experience brings plenty of opportunities for you to expand your skill set, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Social Commitments

One of CSA Group’s most important Guiding Principles is our commitment to contribute to the industries we serve and the communities we live in. This translates into active involvement in a variety of activities and organizations, which provide many opportunities for education and growth for our employees.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Lead roadway design projects from planning through final design and delivery in accordance with FDOT standards and procedures
• Serve as Project Manager overseeing scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Direct roadway geometry design, plans production, and QA/QC activities for PS&E deliverables
• Oversee preparation of roadway design plans, specifications, estimates, and supporting technical documentation
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, structures, utilities, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines
• Ensure compliance with FDOT manuals, design criteria, permitting requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff; manage subconsultants and internal QA/QC processes
• Evaluate project risks, resolve technical issues, and maintain project profitability and performance metrics
• Act as client liaison, assist in preparation/delivery of RFQ documents and presentations, and stakeholder coordination
• Support pursuit efforts, including proposals, interviews, and business development activities
• Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and project teams

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum of 10+ years of roadway design experience
• Strong knowledge of FDOT design criteria, manuals, and plans preparation requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience and knowledge in one or more related disciplines, including minor structures, traffic engineering, traffic signalization, or stormwater/drainage engineering
• Curiosity and interest in continuous learning in AI and comfort experimenting and iterating quickly; uses data to validate ideas and measure impact.
• Commitment to ethical and responsible AI adoption, including privacy-by-design and safe use of tools.