Senior Transportation Project Manager – Florida

Mott MacDonald; Delray Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Florida is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager focused on large transportation infrastructure. You will lead roadway design projects across Florida and the Southeast, coordinating with FDOT and local agencies.

You will guide project scope, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring standards compliance. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with field leadership on major projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering and Florida PE license.
• At least 15+ years of highway design and local streets experience.
• Familiarity with Florida DOT practices, standards and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with teamwork and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages roadway design and projects in Florida and southeastern states.
• Review, position and pursue projects for FDOT Districts, counties and agencies.
• Develops project plans, scopes, and budgets.
• Manages project timelines and budgets.
• Provides technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
• Designs roadway geometrics, intersections and related features.
• Performs engineering analyses and calculations.
• Ensures projects comply with standards and codes.
• Supervises and mentors junior engineers and technicians.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Provides feedback and coaching to team members.
• Communicates with clients, stakeholders and external parties.
• Represents the project team and company to external parties.

Skills

Decision making

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Florida PE license

Tools

Microstation

Bentley ORD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mott MacDonald in Florida is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager focused on large transportation infrastructure. You will lead roadway design projects across Florida and the Southeast, coordinating with FDOT and local agencies.

You will guide project scope, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring standards compliance. This hybrid role blends office collaboration with field leadership on major projects.