Senior Project Manager - Transportation (Florida Based)

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Jacksonville, Florida or Savannah, Georgia office and lead our growing Transportation team. This leadership position will be responsible for managing both the operations and business development for our roadway practice in Florida, while working collaboratively with the broader Transportation team to achieve overall goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead project pursuits in collaboration with the Transportation team, Pond leadership, and our Marketing team.
• Absess the need for strategic hires to better position the team during the pursuit phase.
• Engage actively with state DOTs and other clients to assess and align service offerings, ultimately positioning Pond as a leader in transportation design services.
• Oversee day-to-day activities and manage resource allocation, staffing, and project budgets for the Florida/Georgia Transportation practice.
• Ensure resources are used effectively to meet current and future needs.
• Review and approve new hires for the team and take responsibility for the training, mentoring, and professional development of direct reports.
• Serve as Senior Design Manager or Senior Project Manager as needed to win new opportunities, achieve technical results, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee and actively manage the Quality Assurance Program for the roadway practice, while contributing to branding Pond as an industry-recognized technical expert in transportation design services.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
• 15 - 20 years of transportation/roadway and drainage design experience is preferred
• Professional Engineer, P.E. certification is required
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationships and ability to work well within a team environment
• Desire to learn and grow professionally