Senior Project Manager - Major Federal Projects

Arcadis; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

401K

STD

LTD

AD&D

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Reward & recognition program

Wellbeing benefits

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays

15 days PTO that accrue per year

Job summary

Arcadis in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Mobility team in a hybrid role. You will lead transportation programs, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and advance public sector projects through planning, design, and delivery.

The role emphasizes end-to-end leadership, client relationships, and business development, with a Florida PE license and 15+ years in highway or transportation engineering. You will mentor staff, drive growth, and represent Arcadis in industry forums.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of highway or transportation project management experience.
• Florida Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead FDOT and municipal transportation programs across planning, design, ROW, and safety.
• Provide end-to-end project leadership: scope, schedule, budget, risk, QA/QC.
• Build and scale a high-performing transportation team and oversee recruitment.
• Drive growth through resource planning and identifying new market opportunities.
• Serve as trusted client advisor and lead proposals and pursuits.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver quality solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation project management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Strategic growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Mobility team in Orlando, FL. This hybrid role combines project management excellence with leadership responsibilities to guide and develop a high-performing transportation group. You will manage transportation projects of varying scales and funding sources while building a collaborative team environment that drives technical excellence and strategic growth. This is a unique opportunity to advance your public sector project management skills and leadership career simultaneously.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead and deliver complex FDOT and municipal transportation programs - overseeing multidisciplinary teams across planning, design (urban, rural, interchanges), right-of-way, and public safety, from pursuit through final delivery.
• Provide end-to-end project leadership including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and QA/QC, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and Arcadis standards.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing transportation team, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development while overseeing recruitment and retention.
• Drive strategic growth and operational performance through resource planning, workload forecasting, and identification of new market opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted client advisor, strengthening key relationships, resolving complex challenges, and leading business development initiatives including proposals and pursuits.
• Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions and optimize project outcomes.
• Represent Arcadis in industry and community forums, enhancing brand visibility and supporting continued market expansion through strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Florida PE License
• 15+ years of progressive highway or transportation engineering design and project management experience, preferably with State DOT or local municipalities.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex transportation projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active participation in regional/national transportation and engineering associations; proven success in business development and client relationship management.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Wellbeing benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year
• The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $185,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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