Roadway Department Manager

Roadway Department Manager | Fort Myers, FL

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Department Manager to lead and oversee the operations of our Roadway engineering department. This role is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects, maintaining technical excellence, and managing staff and resources to meet client and business objectives, and will report to a Vice President, Regional Manager, or Area Manager. The ideal candidate will be a licensed professional engineer with a strong background in project and people management, technical oversight, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Quality Control

• Provide full technical oversight for planning, organizing, executing, and coordinating complex engineering projects.
• Ensure the technical accuracy and adequacy of all department deliverables.
• Establish and enforce quality control procedures.
• Make final decisions on technical matters that cannot be resolved at lower levels.

Staff & Operations Management

• Supervise and direct engineers, team leads, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Estimate manpower needs, assign tasks, and authorize overtime to meet project milestones.
• Maintain a productive, balanced workload for staff and monitor work-in-progress.
• Conduct periodic and annual performance reviews and handle all hiring and termination decisions.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Approve timesheets and provide preliminary approval for expense reports, equipment requests, training, and leave requests.
• Recommend staffing levels, facilities, and resource allocations to meet department goals.
• Regulate project budgets and schedules, and contribute to contractual strategy and adjustments.

Client & Business Development

• Maintain relationships with clients, partner firms, and agency staff.
• Support and lead proposal efforts, oral presentations, and marketing initiatives.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, developing letters of interest, and pursuing new markets and clients.
• Collaborate with contracts and marketing teams in negotiating man-hours, scopes, and fees.

Professional Development & Culture

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Encourage and support the professional growth and licensure of staff.
• Serve as a role model for leadership, integrity, and collaboration.
• Presence at the designated office or job site is required to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of project management, design standards, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously.