Senior Roadway Project Manager

Mannik Smith Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Competitive health and dental insurance premiums

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Senior Roadway Project Manager in Orlando, FL to strengthen their roadway practice. This role involves managing complex projects, supporting strategic growth with clients, and collaborating with project managers to enhance delivery quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 15-20+ years of experience in transportation engineering, and experience with FDOT projects. The position offers excellent compensation and a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• Experience managing FDOT and/or municipal roadway projects.
• Familiarity with Florida transportation market and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for complex roadway projects.
• Partner with client managers to strengthen relationships and expand contracts.
• Support and help lead proposal development and interviews.

Skills

Transportation engineering experience

Project management

Effective communication

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (PE required)

Job description

Senior Roadway Project Manager

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Orlando, FL

Description

DRMP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help strengthen and expand our successful roadway practice across Florida.

This role builds on established client relationships, strong delivery teams, and a growing backlog of work. We are looking for a leader who can step in and enhance our existing efforts—supporting client managers, contributing to strategic pursuits, and helping position our team for continued growth.

You will work alongside established leaders to deliver high-quality projects, pursue key opportunities, and elevate overall team performance with FDOT, municipalities, and regional transportation clients.

Why DRMP

DRMP’s roadway practice is built on long-standing client relationships, consistent delivery, and steady growth. You’ll be joining a team with strong momentum, where your role is to build on that foundation and help take it further.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Growth
  • Partner with client managers to strengthen relationships and expand existing contracts
  • Help identify and position targeted opportunities aligned with DRMP’s growth strategy
  • Contribute to pursuit planning and market positioning efforts
• Contribute to Winning Work
  • Support and help lead proposal development, Letters of Response, and interviews
  • Participate in capture planning and teaming strategies for key pursuits
  • Bring insight and perspective that improves our competitiveness
• Lead Project Delivery
  • Serve as Project Manager for complex roadway projects
  • Maintain accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality
  • Coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Strengthen the Team
  • Mentor project managers and junior staff
  • Support a collaborative environment that builds on existing team strengths
  • Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing
• Deliver Quality
  • Reinforce DRMP’s reputation through consistent, high-quality deliverables
  • Provide guidance that supports both technical excellence and client satisfaction

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (PE required)
• 15–20+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience
• Experience managing FDOT and/or municipal roadway projects
• Familiarity with Florida transportation market and procurement processes
• Experience supporting proposals and client development efforts
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and teams
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style

What Sets You Apart

• You enhance existing teams and relationships without disrupting them
• You bring sound judgment in both delivery and pursuit support
• You are known for being reliable, steady, and additive to team success
• You contribute to growth through collaboration, not competition

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.