Highway Design Project Manager

Highway Project Manager

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-Time Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Highway Project Manager to lead transportation infrastructure projects with a focus on quality, schedule, and budget control. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients and plays a critical part in managing the full project lifecycle-from proposal to closeout-while ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's in Civil or Transportation Engineering (preferred)

8+ years of highway design experience; FDOT experience is a strong plus

Florida PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

2+ years of experience as a PM or Assistant PM

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MicroStation, ORD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office

Ability to manage project financials and develop scopes of services

Valid driver's license

As a Highway PM, you'll oversee multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and agencies, and lead project meetings. You'll be responsible for preparing and reviewing technical specifications, plans, budgets, schedules, scope changes, and contract documents, as well as mentoring junior staff and supporting business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage transportation/highway projects from start to finish

Lead internal teams and external communications with stakeholders

Monitor progress, prepare status reports, and oversee project deliverables

Ensure QA/QC and resolve design-related issues

Support billing, proposals, public meetings, and client outreach

Guide and mentor junior engineers and technical staff