Project Manager - Transportation / Roadway Design

Primary Function

The Project Manager (PM) manages the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of projects and assumes full responsibility for achieving project goals. This includes managing activities related to project planning, scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, profit/loss, contract actions, and risk elements required for optimizing client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility.

In this role, you will lead state transportation projects across Central Florida, managing both design-bid-build and design-build delivery while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Project Manager’s overall objective is to deliver value to our clients and to Ardurra, build and maintain a positive client relationship, and achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project.

Primary Duties

• Manage state roadway and transportation projects from pursuit through design and construction support
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet scope, schedule, and financial targets
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, maintaining strong relationships with state and local agencies
• Oversee design teams utilizing MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) for roadway design and plan production
• Ensure all deliverables comply with client standards, criteria, and quality requirements
• Manage design-build and design-bid-build project delivery, including coordination with contractors and stakeholders
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and change management processes
• Coverage across disciplines including drainage, traffic, structures, and utilities
• Lead and mentor engineering and design staff, supporting team development and performance
• Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements
• Support proposal development, technical approach, and client presentations

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 5–8+ years’ experience in transportation/roadway projects within the AEC industry
• Experience leading or assisting with FDOT projects and teams
• Strong understanding of project delivery methods (Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build)
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships
• State licensing requirements may apply (PE preferred)