Our Tampa CEI Practice is looking for an experienced SPE! We are looking for a licensed engineer to lead our projects with FDOT and other local roadway authorities. Ideally this person will come in with 10+ years of experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a CEI Senior Project Engineer you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving the successful execution of construction projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for managing project teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and fostering strong client relationships. Your expertise in construction management, coupled with your leadership abilities, will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

Construction Management and Leadership:

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through regular performance feedback and identifying client needs and future projects.
• Establish strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and design engineers.
• Manage the work routine of all assigned staff, assigning job activities as required.
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as necessary.
• Ensure the effective use of equipment and personnel.
• Supervise subordinate construction inspectors and provide assistance to project management as required.
• Identity, implement, and adhere to safe working practices.
• Maintain active participation in professional and business organizations.
• Submit and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff.

Training, Development, and Compliance:

• Mentor and train staff.
• Understand OSHA Safety Standards and KCI corporate policies and follow them at all times.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure projects comply with ISO standards.

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.
• Manage project schedules to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Assist with receivables management.
• Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets.

Project Execution and Technical Oversight:

• Maintain document control for correspondence, RFIs, submittals, etc.
• Prepare and analyze schedules and cost estimates.
• Read plans and specifications, understand the construction contractor27s means and methods.
• Test, document, and assure the quality of the contractor27s work.
• Analyze change orders and disputes, making recommendations to the owner.
• Solve construction problems in the field efficiently.

Other:

• Availability for day and/or night work to support the contractor's schedule.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and/or Work Experience Required:

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or GED or 8 years with a Bachelor27s Degree in relevant field.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Ability to maintain required certifications.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred: 

• Professional license or certification within the field of expertise preferred.
• CCM

Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.