Apex

Senior Project Manager, Transportation

Apex$110K — $130K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in civil or transportation engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida
  • Proven project management experience for municipal or county transportation projects
  • Familiarity with FDOT standards, Florida Design Manual (FDM), and local agency design criteria
  • Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or similar design software
  • Strong communication skills for leading client interactions

Responsibilities

  • Manage design and delivery of transportation projects for government clients
  • Serve as Project Manager responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination
  • Prepare and oversee plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) according to standards
  • Coordinate with public agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities
  • Conduct and oversee traffic analysis and roadway geometry design
  • Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff

Benefits

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) match and tuition assistance
  • Opportunities for cross-training and variety in project work
  • Performance-based bonuses and other incentives
  • Continued technical and professional development opportunities
  • Work alongside experienced professionals in the environmental industry
  • Be part of a large national firm with over 2,000 employees across 70+ locations
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Senior Project Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing 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 Transportation Project Manager:
  • 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) in accordance with 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.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 12+ Years experience in civil or transportation engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management for municipal or county transportation projects.
  • Working knowledge of FDOT standards, the Florida Design Manual (FDM), MUTCD, and local agency design criteria.
  • Proficiency with MicroStation / OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or similar design software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead client interactions.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Local Agency Program (LAP) projects or FDOT coordination.
  • Familiarity with grant-funded transportation projects (e.g., CDBG, SCOP, SCRAP )
  • Experience developing cost estimates and managing subconsultants.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or 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.

Apex Job Title: Sr. Project Manager

Req ID: 12092

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