Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced and client-focused Senior Civil Project Manager ready to take the next step into a leadership position. This role is pivotal in expanding our transportation market presence with LADOTD, driving growth across both design and CE&I services, while continuing to support key municipal clients in the Greater New Orleans area.

We're looking for someone who thrives on building strong client relationships, delivering exceptional service, and shaping strategic pursuits. If you have a passion for mentoring junior staff, influencing market strategy, and leading impactful infrastructure projects, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Join us in delivering resilient, sustainable solutions that strengthen communities across southeast Louisiana.

Responsibilities include:

• Client Engagement & Market Growth
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for LADOTD and municipal clients, ensuring exceptional client service and satisfaction.
  • Drive strategic growth of Mott MacDonald's transportation market in Louisiana, focusing on both design and CE&I services.
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities with LADOTD and local agencies; lead proposal development and presentations.
• Project Delivery
  • Manage transportation and municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to deliver complex projects effectively.
  • Implement risk management strategies and maintain compliance with LADOTD standards and procedures.
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project staff.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment that emphasizes technical excellence and professional growth.
• Business Development
  • Support strategic pursuits and client relationship management to expand our footprint in Louisiana.
  • Collaborate with leadership on market strategies and resource planning.

We're looking for candidates who are passionate about creating sustainable, community-driven solutions and eager to take on a leadership role. If you thrive on building strong client relationships, driving market growth, and delivering excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of transportation in Louisiana. We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Louisiana (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 7+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway design and/or CE&I.
• Demonstrated experience working with LADOTD standards, processes, and project delivery methods.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client-facing skills with a track record of building and maintaining relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with municipal infrastructure projects (roadway, drainage, utilities).
• Familiarity with alternative delivery methods and DOT funding programs.
• Business development experience and ability to lead strategic pursuits.
• Prior experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development.

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.