Principal Project Manager - Transportation

At Mott Mac Donald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott Mac Donald is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager with a focus on large infrastructure transportation projects, to be based in Florida — most specifically Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our existing talented engineers on some of the largest projects locally and across the country, often across multiple projects varying in size and complexity.

• Lead and manage roadway design and projects that are in construction in Florida and some southeastern states.
• Review, position and pursue projects for FDOT districts, counties and associated agencies.
• Develop project plans, scopes, and budgets.
• Manage project timelines and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.
• Design and plan roadway geometrics, intersections, and other related features.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant standards, regulations, and codes.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Provide feedback and coaching to team members.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and other parties involved in the project.
• Represent the project team and company to external parties.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
• At least 20+ years experience in highway design and local streets.
• Familiarity with Florida Department of Transportation engineering practices, standards and documentation.
• Good decision‑making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Interact and communicate effectively with design team members, clients and other agencies.
• Ability to coordinate the work on various project design tasks.
• Proficient technical experience with Microstation, Bentley ORD, and Microsoft Office software.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting,
we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott Mac Donald in North America.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott Mac Donald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.

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