Gresham Smith

Senior Roadway Project Manager - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith Tampa, Florida, United States

Design · 501-1,000 employees

2 d ago
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead design projects, including corridor studies, traffic operations, and roadway/bridge design. They are responsible for supervising junior staff, managing project documentation, and coordinating with clients and public officials.

What they look for

Project Management Civil Engineering FDOT Project Management Roadway Design Traffic Operations Bridge Design Safety Engineering Corridor Studies Contract Administration Technical Specifications Engineering Reports Public Engagement Team Leadership Client Coordination Contract Bidding

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and possess at least 12 years of industry experience. A Professional Engineer (PE) license and specific experience with FDOT project management are required.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules Generous PTO Healthcare Dental Vision Wellness Programs 401(k) with Company Match Short- & Long-term Disability Paid Life & AD&D Supplemental Insurance Critical Care Insurance Pet Insurance Legal Insurance ID Theft Insurance Family Planning Parental Leave Mass/Public Transit Program Telemedicine Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Licensure Support

Full description

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field
  • 12+ years of experience in the engineering industry
  • Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE)
  • FDOT project management experience

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

  • Conduct project management work on design projects
  • Willingness to lead other efforts, including corridor studies, traffic operations, safety, and roadway/traffic/bridge design
  • Manage preparation of community engagement, engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major and minor projects
  • Manage preparation and review of preliminary and final studies, plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; make recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions as needed
  • Participate in contract bidding and administration as needed
  • Supervise and oversee design and ongoing project progress, including coordination with city, state, and county officials, the general public, and other outside agencies
  • Supervise the work of junior engineers and technical support personnel assigned to the project
  • Coordinate project activities with clients, contractors, outside consultants, the general public, and firm staff
  • Communicate and interact effectively with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate; resolve complex issues such as public engagement challenges, conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, and coordination difficulties

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

  • Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
  • Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
  • Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
  • Family Planning and Parental Leave
  • Mass/Public Transit Program
  • Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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