Senior Project Manager - Transportation (Florida Based)

  About the Position We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Jacksonville, Florida or Savannah, Georgia office and lead our growing Transportation team. This leadership position will be responsible for managing both the operations and business development for our roadway practice in Florida, while working collaboratively with the broader Transportation team to achieve overall goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in pursuing and successfully delivering transportation projects, along with strong leadership skills and a solid work ethic. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our Transportation practice and directly impact on the growth and success of our transportation services in the region. In this role, the Senior Project Manager will lead project pursuits in collaboration with the Transportation team, Pond leadership, and our Marketing team. You will have Go/No-Go authority on pursuits for operations in conjunction with the Marketing team and assess the need for strategic hires to better position the team during the pursuit phase. You will engage actively with state DOTs and other clients to assess and align service offerings, ultimately positioning Pond as a leader in transportation design services. On the operational side, you will oversee day-to-day activities and manage resource allocation, staffing, and project budgets for the Florida/Georgia Transportation practice. Working closely with Project Managers and Design Teams, you will ensure that resources are used effectively to meet current and future needs. Additionally, you will review and approve new hires for the team and take responsibility for the training, mentoring, and professional development of direct reports. In terms of technical leadership, you will serve as Senior Design Manager or Senior Project Manager as needed to win new opportunities, achieve technical results, and ensure client satisfaction. You will also oversee and actively manage the Quality Assurance Program for the roadway practice, while contributing to branding Pond as an industry-recognized technical expert in transportation design services. Experience and Qualifications B.S. in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering 15 - 20 years of transportation/roadway and drainage design experience is preferred Professional Engineer, P.E. certification is required Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships  Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally