Sr. Project Manager - Transportation (Roadway)

LJA; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health & Dental Benefits

Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Volunteer Days

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Transportation is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead and oversee civil engineering design plans and serve as an EOR on projects. You will collaborate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders while guiding teams across multiple disciplines from concept to delivery.

The role offers hands-on leadership in a growing employee-owned firm with extensive FDOT and municipal project experience, supporting professional development and internal mobility across 100+ locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of appropriate size.
• Manage schedules and budgets.
• Pre-sell a future project.
• Mentor direct reports.
• Coordinate resources with Operations Manager or Engineering Director.
• Reward your team.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Team leadership

Budget control

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida

Tools

MicroStation ORD

Job description

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

Position Overview

As a Sr. Project Manager at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for managing technical and engineering design plans, and serving as EOR on projects.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Managing projects of appropriate size
• Managing schedules and financials
• Pre-selling a future project
• Managing/mentoring direct reports
• Balancing resources with Operations Manager or Engineering Director
• Rewarding your team

Required Education / License / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Florida
• Proven project management experience, handling multiple deadlines and budgets
• Effective communication skills to engage with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and employees fostering strong relationships

Required Qualifications

• Track record of winning FDOT work
• Track record of County and Municipal wins
• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Experience with MicroStation ORD
• Experience with Large Scale FDOT Projects
• Advanced skills in specialized software programs
• Technical Training Experience
• Proven experience in handling multiple tasks and deadlines

Level Up With LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.