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Transportation Design Group Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
225 Water Street (Show on map)
Apr 27, 2026
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 We are searching for an experienced Professional Engineer to lead and grow the transportation design practice in Florida. This position can be based in any of our Florida offices, including Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, or Tampa. The right candidate will bring enthusiasm and energy to lead our Florida transportation design practice to the next level. Reporting to the Florida Division Manager, a director position at Benesch is an outstanding leadership opportunity with great visibility at the state, regional, and national leadership levels, including the potential for ownership in Benesch. This position offers an opportunity to lead an existing group of design professionals, starting with a solid backlog of work and existing contracts with FDOT and local agencies throughout Florida. Critical work areas for this position include roadway, structural, hydraulics, and traffic engineering, along with PD&E and roadway planning. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with proven experience in business and client development and the pursuit, management, and delivery of roadway and transportation engineering projects and services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities. Location This position can work from Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or Orlando. The Impact You Will Have Lead, manage, and grow our Florida-based transportation design engineering group Be accountable for group performance and contribution to the Florida Division profit center Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives, including expansion of transportation design, traffic engineering, and roadway planning throughout Florida Develop and manage relationships with existing and new clients Represent Benesch at industry and professional organizations and events Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits Collaborate on the Southeast Region growth strategy with leaders throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee What We Are Looking For BSCE degree or related discipline Professional Engineer licensure in Florida Progressive leadership experience of 15 or more years Successful history and experience working with FDOT andlocal agencies throughout Florida Progressive experience in project development and delivery of roadway engineering and design services, traffic engineering, and roadway planning Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relationship development skills Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements Ability to lead, manage, and grow a diverse, dynamic team #LI-MF1 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. Explore our full benefits here:Click here 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. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linkedhere. 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. Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found. Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailingTalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis. External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee. All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com