Senior Project Manager (Transportation) Position Available In Orange, Florida

Senior Project Manager (Transportation) Location
Orlando, Florida, United States
Capabilities
Project Management
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#26002 At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Strategic leadership. Business growth. Transportation excellence. Join Jacobs and drive Florida’s infrastructure success. At Jacobs, we do more than engineer roadways—we build efficient, profitable, and sustainable transportation systems that shape the future. If you’re a results-driven leader with expertise in budget management, profitability, and strategic project delivery, this is your opportunity to thrive. As a Senior Project Manager (Transportation) in Orlando, FL, you’ll lead high-impact roadway and highway projects for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and municipal clients. Beyond technical expertise, this role demands strong business acumen, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with maximum value for our clients and organization.

What You’ll Do:

Drive profitability

• Oversee project budgets, optimize resources, and turn projects into high-value investments.
  Lead multidisciplinary teams
• Manage engineers, planners, and designers to keep projects on schedule and aligned with business goals.
  Serve as Engineer of Record
• Take ownership of designs, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and successful project delivery.
  Strategically manage project delivery
• Ensure technical excellence while balancing cost efficiency and revenue generation.
  Strengthen client relationships
• Actively engage with FDOT, municipal agencies, and stakeholders to expand business opportunities.
  Implement innovative solutions
• Drive alternative delivery methods that enhance efficiency and project success.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here’s what you’ll need
Bachelor’s (B.S.) or Master’s (M.S.) degree in Engineering or related discipline.
Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to serve as Engineer of Record
Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible Project Management experience on transportation design projects, including 5+ years of direct experience consulting with FDOT and municipal clients.
Demonstrated success in leading project teams to meet or exceed client expectations, utilizing project delivery tools and metrics to achieve budget, schedule, and performance objectives.
Proven ability to effectively lead teams of engineers/designers, facilitate clear written and verbal communication, and drive collaboration in a team-oriented work environment.
Experience designing roadway/highway facilities, overseeing similar transportation infrastructure projects.
Strong budget management, ability to track profitability, and expertise in managing project schedules to meet deadlines and milestones.
Working knowledge of FDOT Florida Design Manual (FDM), FDOT Standard Plans, and other applicable federal, state, and local design guidelines. Ideally, you’ll also have: Established relationships with FDOT District Five, Florida Turnpike and/or CFX, as well as local municipalities in Central Florida
Experience in limited-access roadway, toll road, and interchange design, including work on complex transportation infrastructure projects.
Direct experience leading or managing design-build projects
PMP or MBA Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $131,000.00 to $230,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.