Senior Project Manager - Transportation

About the Position

We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Project Manager (Transportation) to join our Transportation Team remotely in Florida to lead projects on our growing Transportation team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in pursuing and successfully delivering transportation projects, along with strong leadership skills and a solid work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our Transportation practice and directly impact on the growth and success of our transportation services in the region.

This position can be located remotely in the state of Florida, preference for candidates in or near Jacksonville. 

What you’ll do:

Manage both the operations and business development for our roadway practice in Florida, while working collaboratively with the broader Transportation team to achieve overall goals

Lead project pursuits in collaboration with the Transportation team, Pond leadership, and our Marketing team

Have Go/No-Go authority on pursuits for operations in conjunction with the Marketing team and assess 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

Work closely with Project Managers and Design Teams to ensure that 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

Experience and 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

Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills

Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships

 Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high-quality work

Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally