Senior Transportation Project Manager

Weston & Sampson; Fort Myers (FL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Employee ownership

Zusammenfassung

Weston & Sampson in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead roadway and bridge projects across the Southeast. This role involves managing the development and delivery of DOT and local government transportation projects, ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years’ experience in transportation project management, a PE license, and strong leadership skills. Weston & Sampson offers career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in roadway, bridge, and transportation project design and management.
• Strong understanding of DOT Design Manuals, AASHTO standards, and project delivery processes.
• Proven track record managing DOT county and/or municipal roadway design projects.

Aufgaben

• Manage and deliver transportation design projects in accordance with SCDOT and FHWA standards.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, providing technical guidance.
• Lead project scheduling, budgeting, and progress reporting.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Civil engineering

DOT standards knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Jobbeschreibung

Weston & Sampson is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects across the Southeast. This position will play a key role in managing the development and delivery of DOT and local government transportation projects, including roadway widening, intersection improvements, corridor studies, and multimodal enhancements.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and deliver transportation design projects in accordance with SCDOT and FHWA standards.
• Oversee the development of preliminary roadway plans, right-of-way plans, and final construction plans.
• Coordinate project activities including surveying, traffic engineering, hydraulics, utilities, and environmental compliance.
• Lead project scheduling, budgeting, and progress reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Serve as primary client liaison for DOT’s, counties, municipalities, and partner agencies.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, providing technical guidance and professional development.
• Review and approve plans, specifications, cost estimates, and QA/QC documentation.
• Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and business development efforts.
• Support construction-phase services, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and field coordination.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in roadway, bridge and transportation project design and management.
• Proven track record managing DOT county and/or municipal roadway design projects from concept through PS&E.
• Strong understanding of DOT Design Manuals, AASHTO standards, MUTCD, and project delivery processes.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing subconsultants.

Overview

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.

We Offer

• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.