Roadway Project Leader: Innovative Highway Design & FDOT

Jacobs; Port Saint Lucie (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Port Saint Lucie, FL is seeking a Project Manager to lead highway and bridge design projects, supervise technical teams, and deliver FDOT-enabled transportation solutions.

The role requires a Florida P.E., a Civil Engineering degree, and extensive experience managing roadway projects, with a track record of collaboration with FDOT districts and Florida Turnpike Enterprise. Jacobs offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work policy.

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.
• Experience with FDOT Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, and/or 7, and Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) 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.
• Track record of building 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.
• 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

FDOT coordination

Team leadership

Roadway design

Engineering standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Jacobs in Port Saint Lucie, FL is seeking a Project Manager to lead highway and bridge design projects, supervise technical teams, and deliver FDOT-enabled transportation solutions.

The role requires a Florida P.E., a Civil Engineering degree, and extensive experience managing roadway projects, with a track record of collaboration with FDOT districts and Florida Turnpike Enterprise. Jacobs offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work policy.