Tampa Office Lead (Civil Engineering)

Company: Hanson Professional Services
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. Tampa, FL Office Lead/Senior Project Manager (Civil Engineering) This position will lead the efforts to establish a new office in Tampa, FL. This regional leader will drive the strategic direction for all aspects of the firm’s transportation department in west central area of Florida. This role is a strategic partner to the CEO and President serving as a knowledgeable advisor on a wide range of operational and transportation-related topics. This position is key to building and fostering trusted relationships with clients and employees. The Tampa lead institutes strategies that build and lead a sophisticated, performance-driven culture, deploying enhanced employee engagement and team collaboration initiatives. This individual will have excellent business acumen and a clear vision for taking charge. Working in Tampa, Florida is required. What We’re Looking For We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role: Responsibilities: Engage in leveraging existing clients (FDOT) to help win new business. Develop new relationship with major prospects like Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or Municipal/Local Government for transportation projects. Be the primary point of contact and “face of” the transportation market in Tampa with respect to business development, teaming, and project pursuits. Hire, build and grow a design team and lead transportation team pursuits. Collaborate with other senior leaders on developing an annual business plan. Provide direction and mentoring to engineering support staff. Prepare and oversee engineering design/analysis and plans/construction contract documents, as well as author technical documents such as engineering reports, specifications, and special provisions when needed. Manage performance for transportation projects (staffing, budget, schedule, and quality assurance). Develop and implement a sales culture and capture strategies to achieve market revenue growth and goals. Develop, plan, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and/or activities to ensure transportation operations run smoothly and maximize resources; engages in continued strategic examination of the department to build strong team collaboration and operational effectiveness. Mentor the next level of leadership. Provide transformational leadership and direction to the company’s transportation function. Must be a strong champion of change with ability to influence at all levels and inspire confidence among all team members including senior leaders. Ensure the transportation strategy is effectively aligned with the business and strategic initiatives of the organization. Education and/or Experience: 15 years of related work experience in transportation (DOT) and/or municipal projects. 5 years in leading a team or department. 4- year college degree in civil engineering or related field. Master’s degree desired. Background in civil engineering or related field required. Must be licensed PE. Demonstrated experience developing and managing a business development pipeline, capturing large projects, and growing a backlog of business. Extensive contacts within FDOT and local Municipal agencies. Demonstrated success implementing strategic initiatives, meeting financial objectives, and managing related budgets. P&L experience managing a business or department of at least $10M in revenue. The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 per year. It is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses. Benefits Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including: Competitive compensation Performance bonuses 401(k) with matching contribution Employee Stock Ownership Plan Comprehensive health & well-being plans Financial wellness plans Work-life balance programs Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details. Culture We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including: Monthly educational webinars Leadership training Lunch & learn development sessions 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses Mentorship opportunities Award-winning internship program Employee recognition And so much more! AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Keywords: Hanson Professional Services, Kissimmee , Tampa Office Lead (Civil Engineering), Engineering , Sarasota, Florida