Senior Project Manager- Transportation, Municiple, Public Works

Senior Project Manager

Company Name: Confidential
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Project Focus: Municipal, Public Works, Transportation & Civil Infrastructure
Work Setting: Full-Time | Jacksonville Office
Salary: Not Provided
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer (PE) to join a growing Florida engineering team in Jacksonville.

This is a leadership-focused opportunity for a seasoned civil engineer who can combine technical project delivery, client relationship management, business development, and team leadership. You will manage municipal, public works, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients and helping expand the firm's presence throughout Florida.

The ideal candidate brings an active Florida PE license, 10+ years of progressive civil infrastructure experience, proven project management capabilities, and established relationships with Florida municipalities, counties, transportation agencies, or utility providers.

Core Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Serve as Project Manager for municipal, public works, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Lead projects through planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, contracts, and risk.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, subconsultants, and client stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and ensure successful delivery of client objectives.
• Prepare and review technical reports, studies, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Client Management & Advisory

• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients, public agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and projects.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to support client infrastructure initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients.

Business Development

• Support and lead business development initiatives throughout Florida.
• Develop and execute client engagement strategies.
• Identify upcoming project opportunities and actively participate in pursuits.
• Lead proposal development, scope preparation, fee negotiations, and client presentations.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional association meetings.
• Collaborate with company leadership to support strategic growth objectives.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Mentor, coach, and support the professional growth of engineers and technical staff.
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight for project teams.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and staff retention initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and client-focused culture.
• Help develop future project managers and technical leaders within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience in municipal, public works, transportation, or civil infrastructure.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and client expectations.
• Strong understanding of Florida municipal, county, and state agency processes and requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of related engineering experience.
• Established relationships with Florida municipalities, counties, transportation agencies, or utility providers.
• Business development and pursuit management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• FDOT project experience.
• Construction administration and construction engineering inspection experience.
• Familiarity with alternative project delivery methods.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE, APWA, ACEC, or ITE.

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strategic, client-focused mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Entrepreneurial approach with a commitment to growth.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives.
• Passion for mentoring and developing future engineering leaders.

About the Company

The firm is expanding its Florida presence and is looking for a senior-level engineering leader who can play an important role in both project delivery and market growth.

This position provides the opportunity to work directly with municipal and public-sector clients, lead meaningful infrastructure projects, develop new business opportunities, and help build the next generation of engineering leadership within the organization.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search. We partner with leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms across the country to connect top-tier professionals with career opportunities that align with their technical expertise, leadership goals, and long-term trajectory.

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