Senior Manager

At Jones Edmunds, we believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why every full-time associate is not just an Associate, you’re an Owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a Senior Manager, you’ll step into a highly visible leadership role where your strategic thinking, mentorship, and operational excellence all directly contribute to the firm’s success and your own long-term financial growth.

If you’re passionate about developing people, strengthening teams, and delivering high-quality work that serves communities across Florida with integrity, knowledge and service, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and ownership.

You become an owner. Our ESOP allows every associate to share in the company’s growth and build wealth over time at no cost to you.

People-first culture. We embrace servant leadership, collaboration, and a supportive work environment.

Meaningful, mission-driven work. Help shape solutions that improve the infrastructure and environment of the communities we serve.

Opportunities to lead and grow. You’ll mentor Department Managers, guide project teams, and influence firm-wide strategy.

As a Senior Manager, you will lead multiple groups and guide a diverse team of Department Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers. You’ll ensure strong operations, financial performance, and team development while modeling the company’s values and quality standards.

• Use servant leadership to cultivate high-performing, mission-aligned teams.
• Oversee group operations, staffing, workload planning, and project assignments.
• Mentor and develop Department Managers to strengthen leadership bench strength.
• Forecast staffing needs and support recruitment and training efforts.
• Retain and engage associates through coaching, recognition, collaboration, and team-building activities.
• Support performance management, conflict resolution, and HR compliance.

• Ensure projects meet financial goals, quality expectations, and client objectives.
• Review project scopes, schedules, and fees; ensure accurate project plans in the management system.
• Conduct project performance reviews and support corrective actions.
• May manage select projects and perform technical tasks such as design and quality review.
• Prepare financial updates and assist with office operations alongside the Managing Director; may serve as Acting Managing Director when needed.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support proposal development and ensure high-quality, complete scopes of work.
• Collaborate with Primary Client Contacts on project progress, challenges, and future opportunities.
• May serve as Primary Client Contact for key accounts.
• Represent Jones Edmunds professionally in all client and community interactions.

• Ensure full compliance with the Jones Edmunds Quality Program and Project Management Manual.
• Hold teams accountable to high-quality standards, including subconsultant work.
• Encourage brainstorming and collaborative problem-solving on all projects.
• Support profitability while maintaining exceptional quality.

BS in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Management, or related field

OR 4 years of municipal civil/environmental A/E project management experience in lieu of degree

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting
• 3+ years of project management
• 3+ years of staff management or completion of the Jones Edmunds Leadership Program

Florida Professional Engineer, Geologist, or Architect (may be required for some departments)

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP

Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.

As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and motor vehicle report.