Project Manager - Transportation / Roadway Design

Engineering Project Manager - Transportation / Roadway Design Job Category: Project Management Requisition Number: ENGIN003686 Apply now Posted : March 31, 2026 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Ardurra is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to join our Transportation team in Orlando, FL ! Ardurra’s Transportation team delivers design expertise across a wide spectrum of projects, from complex multilevel interchanges to urban arterial reconstruction and complete streets. Our portfolio includes major projects such as the SR 417 Widening Project in Central Florida and the SR 40 Widening Project in Marion County, demonstrating our commitment to enhancing mobility and safety. Each design is tailored to be cost-effective and responsive to client needs across all delivery methods, including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build. We provide comprehensive planning, engineering design, and construction management to deliver safe and efficient transportation solutions. Primary Function The Project Manager (PM) manages the full life cycle (proposal‑initiation‑execution/control‑closeout) of projects and assumes full responsibility for achieving project goals. This includes managing activities related to project planning, scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, profit/loss, contract actions, and risk elements required for optimizing client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility. In this role, you will lead state transportation projects across Central Florida, managing both design‑bid‑build and design‑build delivery while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships. The Project Manager’s overall objective is to deliver value to our clients and to Ardurra, build and maintain a positive client relationship, and achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project. Primary Duties Manage state roadway and transportation projects from pursuit through design and construction support Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet scope, schedule, and financial targets Serve as the primary client point of contact, maintaining strong relationships with state and local agencies Oversee design teams utilizing MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) for roadway design and plan production Ensure all deliverables comply with client standards, criteria, and quality requirements Manage design‑build and design‑bid‑build project delivery, including coordination with contractors and stakeholders Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability Identify and manage project risks, issues, and change management processes Coordinate across disciplines including drainage, traffic, structures, and utilities Lead and mentor engineering and design staff, supporting team development and performance Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements Support proposal development, technical approach, and client presentations Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent 5–8+ years’ experience in transportation/roadway projects within the AEC industry Experience leading or assisting with FDOT projects and teams Strong understanding of project delivery methods (Design‑Build and Design‑Bid‑Build) Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships State licensing requirements may apply (PE preferred) Why Ardurra? While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home. Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates. 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