Larson Design Group

Transportation Program Manager

Larson Design Group • $90K — $120K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering or architectural field; accreditation preferred.
  • 15+ years of relevant job experience in transportation management or related fields.
  • Professional licensure (PE, RA, PLA, etc.) in a related discipline strongly preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency with software tools like MS Office, AutoCAD, and Deltek Vision.
  • Demonstrated leadership, strong communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define program objectives aligning with transportation system goals for safety and sustainability.
  • Develop and manage program roadmaps, including schedules and budgets for transportation projects.
  • Lead and coordinate the program team to ensure cohesive project execution and delivery.
  • Oversee integration of project plans, addressing inter-project dependencies and resource constraints.
  • Manage program scope and changes, evaluating impacts on funding and performance metrics.
  • Coordinate financial activities, ensuring timely invoice processing and effective budget management.
  • Implement quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives across transportation projects.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned structure fostering an ownership mindset and collaborative environment.
  • Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
  • Paid training for required licensure to enhance professional development.
  • Competitive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Participation in a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity + Impact

The Transportation Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple interrelated projects within the transportation sector. This role ensures that all projects within the program align with agency and organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-range transportation plans. The Transportation Program Manager applies advanced leadership skills, manages resources, risks, and stakeholders across projects, and leverages deep knowledge of transportation planning, engineering, and program delivery frameworks. Responsible for managing a portfolio exceeding $2.5M.

Key Responsibilities
  • Defines program objectives and aligns them with transportation system goals, ensuring all projects support safety, mobility, sustainability, and operational performance.
  • Develops and manages the program roadmap, integrating schedules, budgets, permitting timelines, and resource plans across transportation projects.
  • Leads the program team, including project managers and other stakeholders, to ensure cohesive execution and delivery.
  • Oversees the integration of project plans, schedules, and budgets, resolving inter-project dependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints.
  • Manages program scope and change processes, evaluating impacts on funding, schedule, and transportation system performance.
  • Coordinates with finance to ensure timely processing of invoices, supports grant management, and provides oversight for cost estimation, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM).
  • Aligns cost control and value optimization strategies with program objectives, monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities for efficiency.
  • Establishes and enforces quality standards across transportation projects, implementing continuous improvement initiatives and leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Identifies, assesses, and manages program risks, maintaining a risk register, reviewing regularly, and communicating risk status to senior leadership.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with DOTs, MPOs, municipalities, transit agencies, utility partners, and community stakeholders.
  • Oversees resource allocation across transportation projects, optimizing staff utilization and coordinating with project managers to resolve constraints.
  • Mentors and develops project managers within the program, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
  • Leads training and development initiatives to enhance program team capabilities in transportation program delivery.
  • Ensures program adherence to policies and regulations, including federal, state, and local transportation requirements (FHWA, FTA, NEPA, ADA, MUTCD), and provides regular updates to senior leadership.

Education and Experience
  • Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in position-relevant Engineering/ Architectural field (from ABET or NAAB accredited school preferred) Landscape Architecture, or related field of study.
  • Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years job-related experience.
  • Licensure/Certification: PE, RA, PLA, PLS, or other professional licensure in field of expertise strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced level of knowledge with MS Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Deltek Vision, etc.
  • Must possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a project team and hold strong leadership and interpersonal skills and strong time management skills.
  • Must be able to interact with clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other external sources in a professional manner.
  • Must be proficient in public speaking, creating presentations, and delegation.

About Larson Design Group

Larson Design Group is an engineering, architecture, and surveying firm based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1986 and has since grown to include over 400 employees in 12 offices across the United States. Larson Design Group provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, architecture, and surveying. The firm has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including the construction of the Williamsport Regional Airport and the design of the Susquehanna Riverwalk in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Larson Design Group is committed to providing innovative, sustainable solutions to its clients and has been recognized for its excellence by various organizations, including the American Council of Engineering Companies and the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers.
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Size
400 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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