Senior Project Manager - Transportation (Florida Based)

Pond-; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pond & Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transportation projects in Florida and Georgia, with flexible options to work remotely from designated regions. The role requires strong leadership, client engagement, and a proven track record in delivering roadway design and related services.

Based in Jacksonville, Savannah, or remote in northern Florida or Coastal Georgia, you will drive project pursuits, manage budgets, and mentor teams while collaborating with state DOTs and Pond

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil/transportation engineering required.
• PE license required.
• 15–20 years in transportation/roadway and drainage design preferred.
• Strong leadership and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee operations and business development for roadway practice in Florida/Georgia.
• Coordinate with DOTs and clients.
• Manage budgets and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Transportation (Florida Based)

1000 Business Center Drive, Suite 50, 1000 Business Center Drive, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America

Georgia (Remote), Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Florida (Remote), Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

1200 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 600, 1200 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

About the Position

We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Jacksonville, Florida or Savannah, Georgia groups to lead projects on our growing Transportation team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in pursuing and successfully delivering transportation projects, along with strong leadership skills and a solid work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our Transportation practice and directly impact on the growth and success of our transportation services in the region.

This position can be located out of our Jacksonville, FL or Savannah, GA offices, OR highly qualified candidates could be remote in the northern half of Florida or in the Coastal Georgia region.

What you’ll do:

• Manage both the operations and business development for our roadway practice in Florida, while working collaboratively with the broader Transportation team to achieve overall goals
• Lead project pursuits in collaboration with the Transportation team, Pond leadership, and our Marketing team
• Have Go/No-Go authority on pursuits for operations in conjunction with the Marketing team and assess the need for strategic hires to better position the team during the pursuit phase
• Engage actively with state DOTs and other clients to assess and align service offerings, ultimately positioning Pond as a leader in transportation design services
• Oversee day-to-day activities and manage resource allocation, staffing, and project budgets for the Florida/Georgia Transportation practice
• Work closely with Project Managers and Design Teams to ensure that resources are used effectively to meet current and future needs
• Review and approve new hires for the team and take responsibility for the training, mentoring, and professional development of direct reports
• Serve as Senior Design Manager or Senior Project Manager as needed to win new opportunities, achieve technical results, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee and actively manage the Quality Assurance Program for the roadway practice, while contributing to branding Pond as an industry-recognized technical expert in transportation design services

Experience and Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
• 15 - 20 years of transportation/roadway and drainage design experience is preferred
• Professional Engineer, P.E. certification is required
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high-quality work
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally

About Pond

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here .

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] .

1000 Business Center Drive, Suite 50, 1000 Business Center Drive, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America,

Georgia (Remote), Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America,

Florida (Remote), Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America,

1200 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 600, 1200 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America