Senior Highway Design Project Manager

Position: Senior Highway Design Project Manager

Location: Miami, FL

Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 Annually

Discipline / Area of Concentration: Highway Engineering

Seniority level: Mid
- Senior

Employment type: Full-time

• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, FDOT, and Municipal (Green Book) design criteria, standards, and plan preparation requirements.
• Expertise in horizontal and vertical alignment, drainage, maintenance of traffic, signing and pavement markings, and coordination with multiple disciplines (Signalization, Lighting, Utilities, Structures, ITS, Tolling).
• Deep understanding of the full project development process.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and deliver assignments across various project delivery methods.

• Implement project management processes, policies, and best practices.
• Develop scopes of work and negotiate project fees.
• Plan project tasks and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Manage project scope, identify additional services, and coordinate with clients for fee updates.
• Ensure client satisfaction by meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Oversee invoicing and support collection efforts when needed.

• Serve as Engineer of Record when required.
• Develop engineering solutions that meet safety, scope, and client needs.
• Execute quality control procedures to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and former clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive outreach.
• Participate in industry organizations and contribute to technical content as needed.
• Lead or support business development pursuits, including strategy development, technical writing, presentations, and interviews.

• Typically 20+ years of relevant highway engineering and project management experience.
• Proven experience managing large, complex, multidisciplinary transportation projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.