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Principal Project Manager - Transportation

Mott MacDonald
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Orlando
Jan 02, 2026

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager with a focus on large infrastructure transportation projects, to be based in Florida - most specifically Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our existing talented engineers on some of the largest projects locally and across the country. You'll often work across multiple projects varying in size and complexity.

Responsibilities include:



  • Leads and manages roadway design and projects that are in construction in Florida and some southeastern states.
  • Review, position and pursue projects for FDOT Districts, counties and associated agencies.
  • Develops project plans, scopes, and budgets.
  • Manages project timelines and ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Provides technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.
  • Designs and plans roadway geometrics, intersections, and other related features.
  • Performs engineering analyses and calculations.
  • Ensures projects comply with relevant standards, regulations, and codes.
  • Supervises and mentors junior engineers and technicians.
  • Delegates tasks and responsibilities effectively.
  • Provides feedback and coaching to team members.
  • Communicates effectively with clients, stakeholders, and other parties involved in the project.
  • Represents the project team and company to external parties.



We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:



  • Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
  • At least 20+ years experience in highway design and local streets
  • Familiarity with Florida Department of Transportation engineering practices, standards and documentation
  • Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail
  • Interact and communicate effectively with design team members, clients and other agencies
  • Ability to coordinate the work on various project design tasks
  • Proficient technical experience with Microstation, Bentley ORD, and Microsoft Office software



Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.




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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

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