Roadway Project Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Personalized PTO policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead highway and bridge design initiatives, guiding multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex roadway solutions with FDOT standards in mind.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with a Florida P.E. license and substantial post‑graduate experience in transportation, FDOT collaboration, and project delivery from concept through construction. The role supports a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

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 working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), particularly within Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, and/or 7, as well as on Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and successfully deliver complex roadway projects in compliance with FDOT standards, requirements, and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT project development processes, design criteria, and roadway design standards across multiple districts.
• Track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with FDOT personnel, clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

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, requiring a high degree of innovation and ingenuity.
• Provide technical expertise by formulating and developing 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, particularly within FDOT Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7, and Florida Turnpike Enterprise.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Highway design

FDOT liaison

Design standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Florida P.E. license (Engineer of Record)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead highway and bridge design initiatives, guiding multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex roadway solutions with FDOT standards in mind.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with a Florida P.E. license and substantial post‑graduate experience in transportation, FDOT collaboration, and project delivery from concept through construction. The role supports a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.