Transportation Project Leader — Multidisciplinary Programs

Pape-Dawson; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Project Manager to provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for complex civil engineering projects in designated service areas. You will ensure client satisfaction, manage project performance, lead multidisciplinary teams, and mentor staff while pursuing business development.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and a minimum of six years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant engineering and project management experience depending on service area.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state(s) required to support project work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and supervise teams of approximately 5–7 employees.
• Strong business development, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday with flexibility for overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal client contact, fostering strong relationships that support repeat work and long‑term partnerships.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and profitability objectives are met.
• Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and contracts.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, including mentoring and professional development of Project Managers and technical staff.
• Oversee project financial performance, staffing plans, and resource allocation across assignments.
• Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Perform or oversee QA/QC reviews, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Lead or support business development efforts, including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, interviews, and account growth.
• Represent the firm in meetings with clients, agencies, boards, and stakeholders, presenting technical and strategic information effectively.
• Contribute to firmwide initiatives related to design standards, best practices, staff development, and operational excellence.
• Balance client needs with internal priorities to maintain high levels of satisfaction, accountability, collaboration, and profitability.
• Provide strategic leadership for major transportation programs, including schematics, and complex roadway solutions.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary roadway, drainage, traffic, structures, and utility teams.
• Oversee constructability reviews, risk management, and technical issue resolution.
• Represent the firm at public meetings, hearings, and community outreach events.
• Lead transportation pursuits, pricing strategies, and client interviews.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Business development

Budget & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Project Manager to provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for complex civil engineering projects in designated service areas. You will ensure client satisfaction, manage project performance, lead multidisciplinary teams, and mentor staff while pursuing business development.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and a minimum of six years of experience.