Transportation Design Group Manager

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself-apply for the job!

Transportation Design Group Manager - Florida

At Benesch, we design the infrastructure that moves communities forward. We're seeking an experienced Transportation Design Group Manager to lead and expand our Florida transportation practice while helping shape the future of mobility across one of the nation's fastest-growing states.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a strategic transportation professional ready to guide an established, high-performing team and drive continued growth across Florida's evolving transportation landscape.

Reporting directly to the Florida Division Manager, this role offers meaningful influence at the state, regional, and national leadership levels - including the opportunity to contribute to long-term business strategy and the potential for ownership within Benesch.

Location

This position can be based in any of our Florida offices, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami , with flexibility to collaborate across our statewide footprint.

The Opportunity to Lead Florida's Transportation Future

As Transportation Design Group Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for a multidisciplinary transportation team delivering impactful infrastructure solutions throughout Florida on projects similar to FDOT D7 Florida @ Hanna Intersection Design.

You will:

• Lead, manage, and grow Benesch's Florida transportation design engineering group
• Drive group performance and contribute directly to the Florida Division's strategic and financial success
• Expand our transportation design, roadway planning, and traffic engineering presence across Florida
• Build and strengthen client relationships with FDOT, counties, municipalities, and regional agencies
• Identify strategic market opportunities and lead major project pursuits
• Represent Benesch through industry engagement, professional organizations, and regional leadership initiatives
• Collaborate with transportation leaders across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee to shape Southeast regional growth strategy
• Mentor and develop a diverse, high-performing team of transportation professionals
• Oversee delivery excellence across roadways, structural, hydraulics, traffic engineering, PD&E, and planning services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer licensure in Florida
• 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering leadership experience
• Successful history working with FDOT and local agencies throughout Florida
• Extensive experience in project development and delivery of roadway engineering, transportation design, traffic engineering, and roadway planning services
• Proven success developing client relationships and winning new work
• Strong project management, business development, and financial leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow dynamic multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of contractual requirements and delivery risk management

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Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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