Senior Roadway Engineering Project Manager

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Senior Roadway Engineer with 15+ years of transportation design and program leadership to guide complex highway projects and client relationships with FDOT and NE Florida agencies.

You will split time between project management and technical delivery, oversee portfolios over several million dollars, mentor PMs, and drive business development while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and profitability.

Qualifications

Minimum of 15 years total engineering/technical experience
At least 10 years as a Project Manager leading projects/portfolios
Proven external client engagement and relationship-building experience
PE, PLS, PG, RLA, etc. license required; PMP preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and profitability of projects/portfolios
Plan and manage high-value, high-risk projects or portfolios
Directly manage multi-million-dollar annual billings
Lead business development pursuits as a senior company representative
Mentor PMs and develop senior staff

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree or MBA preferred

Professional license (PE/PLS/PG/RLA, etc.)

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Deltek

MS Office

CAD programs

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer with 15+ years of experience in Transportation and Roadway Design Management to join our talented and energetic team to work out of our Jacksonville, FL office. An ideal candidate has design experience and client relationships with FDOT and/or counties and municipalities in NE Florida. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team to build our business with sales and technical experience.

Project Management Responsibilities

Approximately 40% of job duties are dedicated to project management and 10% to technical delivery.
Delivers scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and profitability of all projects or portfolios managed.
Plans and manages projects of high value with high risk profiles or a portfolio of multiple projects.
Directly manages over $3 million per year of total billings and portfolios of higher value.
Projects managed are typically time-sensitive, unique and /or very complex, of significant magnitude, scope, and difficulty.
Demonstrated expertise in the development of project schedules, cost budgets and understanding and analysis of the financial data.
Works closely with Project Controls staff to monitor and control project cost and billings to meet budget profit, to analyze project and portfolio performance data on an on-going basis, and to develop recovery plans as needed.
Has in-depth understanding of project and/or portfolio goals, drivers, strategies, risks, and opportunities.
Understands the company’s businesses, competing projects or portfolios, and profit impact of decisions.

Business Development Responsibilities

Up to 40% of job duties may be dedicated to Business Development.
Often serves as a primary seller/doer for a client or group and leads significant business development pursuits.
Acts as senior company representative to the client, in the community and with contractors.
Provides guidance and oversight for significant projects or a portfolio of client projects managed by multiple PMs.
Leads contract negotiations with clients, with assistance from senior management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assembles and leads large project teams covering several specialties with staff from more than one office and work in several locations.
Serves as mentor to all levels of PMs.

Direction Received

Acts independently within broadly defined objectives, limits, and long-term goals. Work is reviewed by senior management only to the effectiveness of results obtained, typically requiring a long-term perspective.

Experience

Minimum of 15 years of total engineering or technical experience, with at least 10 of those years serving as a Project Manager leading and directing projects or portfolios, preferably with an engineering consulting organization or similar professional services firm.
Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships.

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or applicable technical discipline is required.
Advanced technical degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated mastery of fundamental project management skills and use of PM advanced techniques and practices to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy.
Willingness to learn GAI-specific project management procedures and requirements.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current valid state-issued driver's license.
Relevant professional license or certification in applicable technical discipline is required (PE, PLS, PG, RLA, etc.)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred or desire to obtain.

Communication Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with and garner support from key stakeholders and staff.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and other business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

Required mathematical skills are commensurate with the technical or engineering discipline practiced (e.g., engineering calculations, design, etc.)
Demonstrated mastery of fundamental project management financial concepts, including developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, calculating profit, etc.

Computer Skills

Demonstrate in-depth understanding of software as needed to successfully perform the duties described here, including MS Office Suite applications and software, CAD programs, document management systems, database software, HR Systems, internet software, and reporting tools related to databases.
Experience with Deltek for Professional Services as a Project Management / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platform, including Client Relationship Management applications is preferred.

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel to GAI and client office locations as needed. Travel requirement is estimated at up to 25%.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition