Senior Manager

Description

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.

Full-time

• You become an owner. Our ESOP allows every associate to share in the company’s growth and build wealth over time at no cost to you.
• People-first culture. We embrace servant leadership, collaboration, and a supportive work environment.
• Meaningful, mission-driven work. Help shape solutions that improve the infrastructure and environment of the communities we serve.
• Opportunities to lead and grow. You’ll mentor Department Managers, guide project teams, and influence firm-wide strategy.

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.

• Use servant leadership to cultivate high-performing, mission-aligned teams.
• 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.
• Represent Jones Edmunds professionally in all client and community interactions.

• Ensure full compliance with the Jones Edmunds Quality Program and Project Management Manual.
• Hold teams accountable to high-quality standards, including subconsultant work.
• Encourage brainstorming and collaborative problem-solving on all projects.
• Support profitability while maintaining exceptional quality.

• 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

• Florida Professional Engineer, Geologist, or Architect (may be required for some departments)

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/AA/DFWP

Jones Edmunds & Associates will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.

As a condition of employment with Jones Edmunds & Associates, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and motor vehicle report.