Transportation Senior Project Manager

Apex Companies, LLC; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC seeks a motivated Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead transportation projects for local municipalities and FDOT coordination. The role focuses on planning, design, and permitting, with opportunities to advance mobility and safety in communities.

The position offers leadership of multidisciplinary teams, engagement with clients, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in civil or transportation engineering.
• P.E. license in Florida.
• Proven project management experience on municipal or county transportation projects.
• Knowledge of FDOT standards, FDM, MUTCD and local design criteria.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of transportation projects for local and regional government clients, including roadway, sidewalk, intersection, and multimodal improvements.
• Serve as Project Manager for assigned projects—responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
• Prepare and oversee development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) per FDOT and local standards.
• Coordinate with public agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities.
• Conduct and/or oversee traffic analysis, safety studies, and roadway geometry design.
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD

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.

Position Summary

We areseekinga motivated and detail-orientedTransportation Senior Project Managerto join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background inmanaging transportation projects for local municipalities or FDOT, including planning, design, and permitting. This position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects that improve mobility, safety, and infrastructure in our communities.

This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Your Responsibilities as a Senior TransportationProject Manager:

• Manage thedesign and delivery of transportation projectsfor local and regional government clients, includingroadway,sidewalk,intersection, and multimodal improvements.
• Serve asProject Managerfor assigned projects-responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
• Prepare and overseedevelopmentof plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)in accordance withFDOT and local standards.
• Coordinate with public agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities.
• Conduct and/or oversee traffic analysis, safety studies, and roadway geometry design.
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ Years experience in civil or transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensein Florida.
• Demonstrated experience inproject managementfor municipal or county transportation projects.
• Working knowledge ofFDOT standards, the Florida Design Manual (FDM), MUTCD, and local agency design criteria.
• ProficiencywithMicroStation /OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or similar design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead client interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withLocal Agency Program (LAP)projects or FDOT coordination.
• Familiarity withgrant-funded transportation projects(e.g., CDBG, SCOP,SCRAP )
• Experience developing cost estimates and managing subconsultants.
• Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Civilor Transportation Engineering.

Why you'll love working with 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.

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