Transportation Program Manager

Larson Design Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Paid licensure training

Competitive benefits

Bonus plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Larson Design Group is seeking a Transportation Program Manager to oversee multiple interrelated projects in transportation, ensuring alignment with agency obligations and long-range plans. You will apply advanced leadership, manage resources and risks, and coordinate across projects to drive performance and compliance.

The role requires 15+ years of experience in transportation planning or engineering, with preferred licensure (PE/RA/PLA/PLS) and a track record in program delivery, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering/Architectural field (ABET or NAAB accredited school preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: PE, RA, PLA, PLS, or other professional licensure in field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines program objectives and aligns them with transportation system goals.
• Develops and manages the program roadmap, schedules, budgets, permitting timelines, and resource plans.
• Leads the program team to ensure cohesive execution and delivery.
• Oversees integration of project plans, schedules, and budgets and resolves inter-project dependencies.
• Manages program scope and change processes, evaluating impacts on funding and schedules.
• Coordinates with finance for invoices, grant management, cost estimation, forecasting, and EVM.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Public speaking

Client interaction

Education

PE, RA, PLA, PLS (preferred)

ABET/NAAB-accredited engineering/architectural degree

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Deltek Vision

Job description

About Us

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we're more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we're a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you'll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Transportation Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple interrelated projects within the transportation sector. This role ensures that all projects within the program align with agency and organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and longrange transportation plans. The Transportation Program Manager applies advanced leadership skills, manages resources, risks, and stakeholders across projects, and leverages deep knowledge of transportation planning, engineering, and program delivery frameworks. Responsible for managing a portfolio exceeding $2.5M.

Key Responsibilities

• Defines program objectives and aligns them with transportation system goals, ensuring all projects support safety, mobility, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Develops and manages the program roadmap, integrating schedules, budgets, permitting timelines, and resource plans across transportation projects.
• Leads the program team, including project managers and other stakeholders, to ensure cohesive execution and delivery.
• Oversees the integration of project plans, schedules, and budgets, resolving inter-project dependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints.
• Manages program scope and change processes, evaluating impacts on funding, schedule, and transportation system performance.
• Coordinates with finance to ensure timely processing of invoices, supports grant management, and provides oversight for cost estimation, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM).
• Aligns cost control and value optimization strategies with program objectives, monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities for efficiency.
• Establishes and enforces quality standards across transportation projects, implementing continuous improvement initiatives and leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identifies, assesses, and manages program risks, maintaining a risk register, reviewing regularly, and communicating risk status to senior leadership.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with DOTs, MPOs, municipalities, transit agencies, utility partners, and community stakeholders.
• Oversees resource allocation across transportation projects, optimizing staff utilization and coordinating with project managers to resolve constraints.
• Mentors and develops project managers within the program, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Leads training and development initiatives to enhance program team capabilities in transportation program delivery.
• Ensures program adherence to policies and regulations, including federal, state, and local transportation requirements (FHWA, FTA, NEPA, ADA, MUTCD), and provides regular updates to senior leadership.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in position-relevant Engineering/ Architectural field (from ABET or NAAB accredited school preferred) Landscape Architecture, or related field of study.
• Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: PE, RA, PLA, PLS, or other professional licensure in field of expertise strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced level of knowledge with MS Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Deltek Vision, etc.
• Must possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a project team and hold strong leadership and interpersonal skills and strong time management skills.
• Must be able to interact with clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other external sources in a professional manner.
• Must be proficient in public speaking, creating presentations, and delegation.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.