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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure full compliance with the Jones Edmunds Quality Program and Project Management Manual.

Who You Are:

• 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

Preferred Licensing: 

• Florida Professional Engineer

Why Join Jones Edmunds?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision options

- Employer paid Short-Term disability and life insurance

- Paid Holidays and Generous PTO

- Employer Contributed 401(K) plan

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan

-Tuition Reimbursement

- And more…

• Ownership Culture: As an Associate Owner in our ESOP company, you share in our success.
• A Hybrid Work Schedule: Optional remote work on Thursdays and Fridays
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values integrity, knowledge, and service.