Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Manager
Central Florida | Orlando, Tampa or Lakeland
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, employee-focused engineering consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering transportation and infrastructure projects across the Southeast. With a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, they partner with state agencies, municipalities, and public sector clients to deliver complex projects that improve mobility, connectivity, and the communities they serve.
Known for investing in their people, the company offers the resources of a large, national organization while maintaining a supportive, team-oriented culture where employees are encouraged to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Manager to join a growing transportation team in Central Florida. This position can be based from Orlando, Tampa, or Lakeland, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices.
The successful candidate will lead and manage PD&E studies for major transportation projects, guiding assignments from initial planning and environmental evaluation through design development and delivery. You'll work alongside engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and project stakeholders while serving as a key technical resource for transportation improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage FDOT and municipal PD&E studies and programs
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, staffing, resource allocation, and overall project delivery
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
- Serve as a technical expert on transportation projects including roadway improvements, interchanges, roundabouts, complete streets, and multimodal facilities
- Review technical documents, reports, plans, and cost estimates
- Support business development efforts, proposals, and client relationships
- Deliver presentations and technical documentation to a variety of audiences
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineering professionals
- Ensure projects meet quality standards while exceeding client expectations
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 8+ years of experience managing FDOT PD&E projects and associated project teams
- Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, procedures, and project delivery requirements
- 10+ years of transportation engineering experience
- Proven experience leading teams and managing client relationships
- Experience with Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, GEOPAK, or OpenRoads Designer
- Familiarity with AASHTO, NACTO, MUTCD, FHWA, and FDOT design standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within FDOT Districts 1, 5, or 7 and/or Florida Turnpike projects
- Public involvement and stakeholder engagement experience
- NEPA experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Culture
This is a company that places a strong emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and professional development. Employees are given the opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects while benefiting from the support of experienced leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
The environment is highly collaborative, with teams across multiple offices working together to solve complex infrastructure challenges. Individuals who enjoy taking ownership of projects, mentoring others, and contributing to business growth will thrive in this setting.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership growth
- Long-term project pipeline with stable public-sector clients
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