Transportation Design Group Manager

Overview

Transportation Design Group Manager s role leads and grows the transportation design practice in Florida and can be based in any Florida office (Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, or Tampa). The position reports to the Florida Division Manager and offers leadership opportunities with potential ownership in Benesch.

The candidate will lead an existing group of design professionals with a solid backlog of work and existing contracts with FDOT and local agencies. Critical work areas include roadway, structural, hydraulics, and traffic engineering, along with PD&E and roadway planning. A licensed Professional Engineer with proven business development and project delivery experience is sought.

Location:

Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or Orlando.

• Lead, manage, and grow the Florida-based transportation design engineering group
• Be accountable for group performance and contribution to the Florida Division profit center
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives, including expansion of transportation design, traffic engineering, and roadway planning throughout Florida
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new clients
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional organizations and events
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
• Collaborate on the Southeast Region growth strategy with leaders throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee

• BSCE degree or related discipline
• Professional Engineer licensure in Florida
• Progressive leadership experience of 15 or more years
• Successful history and experience working with FDOT and local agencies throughout Florida
• Progressive experience in project development and delivery of roadway engineering and design services, traffic engineering, and roadway planning
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relationship development skills
• Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements
• Ability to lead, manage, and grow a diverse, dynamic team

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, Linked In Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

• Access to retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors
• Company contributions to retirement plans as applicable
• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous paid time benefits that increase with tenure
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Benesch is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for applicants in all protected groups. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with a disability or impairment. If you require accommodation, please email