Senior Project Manager - Roadway

Stantec; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Transportation group in Florida, overseeing projects from Lake Mary to Jacksonville. You will supervise staff, guide task assignments, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across complex roadway projects.

The role requires 15+ years of engineering and project management experience, a Florida P.E., and strong client relationship skills, with opportunities to shape transportation infrastructure that improves safety and mobility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• P.E. license in the State of Florida is required.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering and project management transportation experience required.
• Experience in designing roadway design projects and familiarity with FDOT design is a plus.
• Strong time-management, budgeting, and resource planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to positively impact communities.
• Develop value-added solutions and lead pursuit of contracts for engineering and consulting services.
• Increase company profile within transportation by participating in professional organizations.
• Perform strategic planning and plan execution for operations and business development.
• Plan, organize, and supervise work of transportation professionals.
• Negotiate, plan, monitor and deliver high-quality projects and services.
• Review engineered designs for conformance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Time management

Budgeting

FDOT design knowledge

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in FL

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microstation

OpenRoads/Geopak

MOT analysis

Pavement design

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

A leadership opportunity exists with Stantec for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join the Transportation group in Lake Mary, Orlando, Coral Gables, Miami and Jacksonville, Florida. This role will provide supervision and guidance to a group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals for accuracy and completeness; and maintaining schedules.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships that allow us to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and grow our people through work on exciting and challenging projects.
• Develop value-added solutions to clients' needs and lead the successful pursuit of contracts for engineering and consulting services.
• Increase the company's profile within the transportation industry through participation with appropriate business and professional organizations.
• Perform strategic planning and plan execution for both operations and business development.
• Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of other transportation professionals.
• Effectively negotiate, plan, monitor and deliver quality projects and consulting services.
• Reviewing engineered designs and plans for conformance with applicable state, regional & local agency standards.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in designing roadway design projects. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) design experience a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of all phases of project document production.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Possesses excellent time-management skills; Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Proficient in relevant design software, Microstation and OpenRoads/Geopak.
• Experience in Temporary Traffic Control (MOT) analysis and plan development.
• Experience in roadway pavement design analysis and development.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in the State of Florida
• 15+ years of progressive engineering and project management Transportation experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location:

United States | FL | Lake Mary

Other Locations:

United States | FL | Jacksonville

Organization:

BC-2158 Transpt-US Florida

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Justification:

Replacement

Travel:

Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.