Roadway Group Manager - Tampa

Element Engineering Group, LLC; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonuses

Yearly bonuses

Ongoing training and development

Flexible work arrangements

100% company-sponsored medical

Short- and long-term disability

Basic life insurance

Job summary

ELEMENT Engineering Group seeks an experienced Roadway Group Manager to lead the Roadway Design Team in Tampa. You will guide technical direction, manage staffing, and ensure high-quality delivery of transportation projects while maintaining client service excellence.

You will act as Lead Technical Engineer and Engineer of Record for FDOT projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and resources, and you will mentor engineers to grow the group and expand company capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive roadway design experience.
• Experience leading roadway design teams and supervising engineering staff.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for FDOT transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of the FDOT Design Manual (FDM) and applicable AASHTO criteria.
• Strong working knowledge of ORD and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tampa Roadway Design Team with technical guidance and staffing oversight.
• Serve as Lead Technical Engineer and Engineer of Record for roadway projects.
• Oversee project delivery with focus on quality, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor backlog, utilization, and staffing to support sustainable growth.
• Develop relationships with clients and lead marketing pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Client relationships

Project delivery

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget awareness

Team leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Florida

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

ELEMENT Engineering Group is seeking an experienced Roadway Group Manager to lead our Roadway Design Team. This individual will be responsible for technical leadership, operational performance, staff development, and continued group growth while maintaining the quality and client service our team is known for.

The Roadway Group Manager will lead the delivery of transportation projects, serve as a trusted resource to our clients, and work closely with company leadership on staffing, workload, business development, and strategic initiatives. This role is well suited for an experienced roadway professional who enjoys developing people, solving technical challenges, building client relationships, and having a meaningful role in the direction of the business.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the Tampa Roadway Design Team while providing technical guidance, managing workload, staffing, and resources
• Serve as Lead Technical Engineer and/or Engineer of Record for roadway design projects
• Oversee project delivery with a focus on quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations
• Monitor backlog, utilization, project performance, and staffing needs to support sustainable growth
• Collaborate across offices and technical disciplines to balance workload and effectively use company resources
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Lead and support marketing pursuits, proposal development, pursuit strategy, and client interviews
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and expansion of ELEMENT's transportation services
• Participate in strategic Go/No-Go and pursuit decisions
• Represent ELEMENT at client meetings, industry events, conferences, and professional organizations
• Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Florida
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive roadway design experience
• Experience leading roadway design teams and supervising engineering staff
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for FDOT transportation projects
• Strong knowledge of the FDOT Design Manual (FDM), Standard Plans, Specifications, and applicable AASHTO design criteria
• Strong working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and related roadway design software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent technical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Requirements

• Experience managing department operations, staffing, and workload planning
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, utilization, backlog, and financial performance
• Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering professionals

Why ELEMENT

Access and influence

ELEMENT's size gives our leaders direct access to company decision-makers and the opportunity to influence how we operate and grow. The Roadway Group Manager will work closely with company leadership on staffing, workload, client strategy, business development, and the future direction of the practice.

A team ready for leadership

Our Tampa Roadway team includes professionals at different stages of their careers, from developing engineers to experienced PEs. The Group Manager will have the opportunity to mentor this team, develop future technical and project leaders, and build on the strengths already within the group.

Thoughtfully managed workloads

We actively monitor backlog, staffing, and workload to make informed decisions about hiring and resource allocation. Our goal is sustainable growth without making excessive overtime the expectation.

Work that matters locally

Our transportation projects directly affect the communities where we live and work. Safety, quality, and practical engineering are central to how we approach each assignment.

Flexibility and professional growth

ELEMENT offers hybrid work arrangements and supports continued technical, management, and leadership development. As we grow, employees have opportunities to shape their careers based on their strengths, interests, and professional goals.

About the Company

At ELEMENT, we serve the communities where we live, work, and play. We are an award-winning consulting firm that has met the engineering needs of public-sector clients in infrastructure development since our founding in 2006. ELEMENT’s design services include roadway, drainage, traffic control, signing & pavement markings, signals, lighting, structures, utilities, and traffic studies. ELEMENT also provides survey, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), and utility coordination to support all aspects of transportation engineering.

ELEMENT offers a competitive benefits package, including signing bonuses, yearly bonuses, ongoing training and development, and flexible work arrangements. We also offer 100% company-sponsored medical, short- and long-term disability, and basic life insurance coverage. Employees are vested in our 401(k) upon hire, and ELEMENT contributes 3% to every employee regardless of individual participation. ELEMENT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ELEMENT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.