Florida Bridge Department Leader - Transportation Market

Florida Bridge Department Leader - Transportation Market Job Category : Engineering Requisition Number : FLORI004045 Posted: May 14, 2026 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Jacksonville, FL – Gresham Smith Jacksonville Office (225 Water Street, Suite 2200) Tampa, FL – Gresham Smith Tampa Office (3615 Bromley Grand Avenue, Suite 320) Tallahassee, FL – Gresham Smith Tallahassee Office (101 N Monroe St, Suite 804) About You 15+ years of bridge engineering experience. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to build a robust bridge engineering practice throughout Florida. Experience navigating FDOT Procurement process for bridge-related work. Proven track record of successfully securing FDOT bridge contracts. Experience as a Project Manager (PM) and Engineer of Record (EOR) on FDOT Bridge projects. Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills. Proven success in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering projects on-time and budget. Advanced Degree in Structural Engineering. Ability to serve as pre-qualified for FDOT Work Groups 4.1, 4.2, and 5. FDOT Work Groups 4.3 and 4.4 are a plus. FDOT Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) credentials. Experience with Alternate Delivery Projects such as Design-Build, Progressive Design Build, CM/GC and P3. Established professional relationships with FDOT, CFX, Turnpike, Local Municipalities, and Local Consultants and Contractors. About the Role Oversee and manage departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Implement and lead client‑specific practices, policies, and procedures, including project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and quality control. Develop and execute personal development plans that foster growth and skill enhancement for technical staff. Act as the primary liaison with the Southeast Regional Leader, the Florida State Transportation Leaders, and the Bridge Services Leader, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment on key initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with local clients and teaming partners, acting as the department’s primary face. Support recruiting and retention efforts to build a productive and engaged workforce. Lead local marketing efforts and project pursuits, including facilitating ‘Go/No‑Go’ decisions and coordinating proposal delivery in partnership with regional and state leadership. Engage with the industry by delivering technical presentations and contributing articles to conferences, trade publications, and professional organizations. Benefits Professional Growth : In‑house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement. Culture that Cares : 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success. Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs) 401(k) with Company Match Short- & Long‑term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance Family Planning and Parental Leave Mass/Public Transit Program Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gresham Smith, Inc.