Transportation Project Manager

Apex Companies; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Apex Companies seeks a Transportation Project Manager to lead complex transportation projects in Florida, coordinating with FDOT and local agencies. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and oversee budgets and schedules, guiding teams through design, permitting, bidding, and construction.

Join a collaborative environment with opportunities to advance based on performance. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available, and the firm emphasizes development, diversity, and a strong

Qualifications

• Florida PE license is required.
• 8+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experience managing FDOT, counties, municipalities, or other public-sector projects.
• Strong understanding of FDOT standards and project delivery processes.
• Ability to lead teams and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams responsible for delivering transportation infrastructure projects.
• Serve as the primary client contact and manage budgets and schedules.
• Oversee quality control and technical reviews.
• Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring staff

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Position Summary

At Apex, we design and deliver transportation projects that improve how communities move and connect. Our team works on roadway, drainage, multimodal, bridge-related, and utility infrastructure projects for FDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public agencies throughout Florida.

We're looking for a Transportation Project Manager who enjoys leading complex projects, building client relationships, mentoring staff, and solving real-world engineering challenges. This role provides the opportunity to manage projects from pursuit through design, permitting, bidding, and construction while working with a highly collaborative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists.

What You'll Do

You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and lead multidisciplinary project teams responsible for delivering transportation infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with FDOT and local agencies, coordinate with utilities and permitting authorities, oversee project budgets and schedules, and guide technical staff through successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing project scope, schedule, budget, and client communication.
• Leading project delivery teams through design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.
• Overseeing quality control efforts and technical reviews.
• Supporting business development, proposals, interviews, and client relationship management.

What We're Looking For

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experience managing projects for FDOT, counties, municipalities, or other public-sector clients.
• Strong understanding of FDOT standards, project delivery processes, and transportation design.
• The ability to lead teams, develop staff, and build long-term client relationships.

Why Apex

At Apex, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while helping shape the growth of our transportation practice. We offer a collaborative culture, strong technical resources, local decision-making, and opportunities for advancement based on performance and initiative rather than tenure.

Why You'll Love Working for Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
• Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest professionals in the environmental industry.
• Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.

Apex Job Title: Project Manager

Req ID: 11997

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