GEC ITS Project Manager

Dewberry is seeking a GEC ITS Project Manager in our Orlando, FL office to serve on our General Engineering Consultant contract with the Central Florida Expressway (CFX). This role offers the opportunity to work directly with an industry-leading client who values the contributions of its GEC Team. You will act as an extension of CFX staff and trusted advisor, leading ITS projects and programs from planning through deployment and operations. The position involves executing pragmatic solutions and contributing to the agency’s legacy of success and innovation while joining a nationally recognized engineering firm providing planning and design services to the Florida Department of Transportation and transportation agencies throughout Florida.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have career advancement opportunities, an excellent working environment, and the chance to collaborate with a team of engineers on meaningful projects that create enduring improvements to local communities. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart is our people—we seek exceptional talent and strive to deliver high-quality services on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of ITS engineering and analysis tasks associated with Dewberry’s CFX GEC contract.
• Enforce CFX ITS Design Guidelines and provide guidance to CFX staff on conceptual planning and final design elements relating to ITS projects.
• Actively manage ITS projects and deployments across the CFX system.
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with staff from across the CFX organization.
• Coordinate closely with and provide project status updates to CFX Project Managers and Leadership.
• Provide timely technical guidance to Consultants to maintain fast-paced project delivery schedules.
• Manage submittals and reviews of project deliverables.
• Work closely with other members of the Dewberry CFX GEC Team to ensure successful project and program delivery.
• Perform additional Program Management responsibilities as needed, such as assisting in work plan development, analyzing system assets, leading small design projects, and refining management processes/systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience managing FDOT or similar public agency projects.
• Florida PE license, or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Strong project/program management background, preferably in Florida.
• Proven experience managing the integration of advanced roadside electronics and Fiber Optic Networks (FON).
• Direct project experience overseeing Wrong-Way Driving (WWD) detection systems, Automated Incident Detection (AID), and Connected/Automated Vehicle (CV/AV) infrastructure.
• Attention to detail and the ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects/assignments, and deliver results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively present to large audiences.

Dewberry is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.