Roadway Project Lead – Highway Design & FDOT

Jacobs; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for highway and bridge design to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex roadway projects in Florida. You will collaborate with FDOT Districts and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, driving innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with agency standards.

This role supports a hybrid work model across Jacobs offices and project sites. The ideal candidate holds a Florida P.E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with the ability to serve as Engineer of Record (EOR).
• Significant post‑graduate experience in transportation and highway engineering, including leading and managing roadway design projects.
• Demonstrated experience with FDOT, Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, and/or 7, and Florida Turnpike Enterprise projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex roadway projects per FDOT standards and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT project development processes, design criteria, and roadway design standards across multiple districts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for highway and bridge design projects, including operational and safety improvements.
• Lead technical teams in developing solutions to complex roadway design challenges with innovative approaches.
• Provide technical expertise by formulating advanced design concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Ensure effective utilization of engineering personnel while maintaining high technical quality standards.
• Collaborate with business development and marketing teams to secure new projects and expand client relationships with FDOT Districts and FloridTurnpike Enterprise.

Skills

Project management

FDOT experience

Leadership

Ability to work with multidisciplinary

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for highway and bridge design to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex roadway projects in Florida. You will collaborate with FDOT Districts and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, driving innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with agency standards.

This role supports a hybrid work model across Jacobs offices and project sites. The ideal candidate holds a Florida P.E.