Project Engineer - Road & Highway Asset Maintenance

Project Engineer

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer with experience in project-level operations and contract administration. This role supports the Operations Director and works closely with O&M Contractors and FDOT to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Director in managing O&M Contractor relationships and coordination.
• Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements, O&M plans, and quality standards.
• Oversee contractor inspections and field coordination with FDOT.
• Lead use and optimization of the Asset Management System, including data integration and asset condition tracking.
• Support lifecycle planning, budgeting, and renewal work scheduling.
• Facilitate site discussions and conduct site visits as needed.
• Address day-to-day operational and maintenance inquiries.

• Administer O&M contracts, including performance tracking, compliance monitoring, and formal correspondence.
• Support evaluation and management of change orders and additional scope requests.
• Review contractor reports and prepare summaries, presentations, and updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the Project Risk Register, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
• Contribute to monthly and board-level reporting.
• Support future procurement and administration of renewal works and O&M services.

• Ensure compliance with all HSE and quality standards.
• Monitor contractor safety and environmental performance.
• Serve as on-call representative for major incidents or emergencies.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 3–5 years of experience in highway design, construction, or maintenance (including structures, drainage, pavement, ITS, and bridges).
• Experience in contract administration, including change orders and cost estimation.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to conduct site inspections and collaborate with field teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and asset/data management systems.

Preferred:

• Experience with DOT (preferably FDOT) projects.
• Familiarity with asset management tools (e.g., MMIS, ArcGIS).
• Understanding of lifecycle maintenance and P3/project company environments.
• Risk management experience.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented and self-driven.
• Ability to interpret contracts, specifications, and technical documents.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to project needs.

Education

• Degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant professional certifications or memberships preferred.

Benefits

Full-time position offering competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.