Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required or ability to obtain within six months
Minimum 5+ years of FDOT and/or Florida CEI experience
Experience in a CEI leadership role
Thorough understanding of FDOT specifications and construction documentation
Strong leadership and client management skills
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Florida
Responsibilities
Serve as Senior CEI Project Engineer and Project Administrator
Manage project delivery, schedules, budgets, and documentation
Coordinate with FDOT, local agencies, and project stakeholders
Ensure compliance with contract plans and agency requirements
Review and process pay applications and change orders
Lead progress meetings and prepare project reports
Oversee quality assurance activities performed by CEI staff
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
Diverse portfolio of local agency transportation projects
Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
Opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects
Company-subsidized medical and dental
401k match and tuition assistance
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives
Full Job Description
This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Administrator to lead Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services on FDOT, LAP, county, and municipal transportation projects throughout Florida. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management, contract administration, construction oversight, quality assurance, client coordination, and mentoring CEI staff while serving as the primary point of contact between the owner, contractor, and project team. This position is ideal for an experienced transportation professional who can successfully lead CEI teams, manage client relationships, and deliver FDOT and local agency construction projects from notice-to-proceed through final acceptance.
Essential Responsibilities
Serve as the Senior CEI Project Engineer and Project Administrator on transportation construction projects.
Manage project delivery, schedules, budgets, documentation, and staff assignments.
Coordinate with FDOT, local agencies, municipalities, contractors, utility companies, and project stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, standards, and agency requirements.
Review and process pay applications, change orders, supplemental agreements, claims, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
Lead progress meetings and prepare project correspondence and reports.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities performed by CEI staff.
Verify quantities, materials testing, contract compliance, and contractor performance.
Monitor project schedules and identify potential risks, delays, and constructability issues.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to inspectors and support staff.
Coordinate project closeout activities, final acceptance, and as-built documentation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required or ability to obtain Florida P.E. licensure within six (6) months of hire.
Minimum 5+ years of FDOT and/or Florida CEI experience.
Experience serving in a CEI leadership role, such as Project Administrator, Assistant Project Administrator, Project Engineer, or Senior Inspector.
Thorough understanding of FDOT specifications, standards, procedures, and construction documentation requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and client management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and staff simultaneously.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Florida.
Preferred Qualifications
FDOT Project Administrator experience.
FDOT CTQP certifications.
Experience with SiteManager, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience managing roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and transportation improvement projects.
Local agency and municipal CEI experience is highly preferred, particularly with Lee County, Collier County, Hendry County, Hardee County, City of Fort Myers, City of Cape Coral, and other Florida local governments.
Experience administering FDOT LAP-funded construction projects.
Established working relationships with FDOT District personnel and local agency clients.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
Diverse portfolio of local agency transportation projects.
Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Florida.
Why you'll love working for us:
Company-subsidized medical and dental.
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
