Senior Project Engineer - CEI (Construction Engineering & Inspection)

Senior Project Engineer – CEI

Company Name: DRMP

Location: Orlando, FL

Project Focus: Major FDOT Roadway, Bridge, and Transportation Infrastructure

Work Setting: On-Site / Field-Based (Flexible/Supportive Culture)

Salary: $115,000 – $185,000+ DOE | $5,000 – $10,000 Sign-On Bonus | Annual Performance Bonus

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Are you a civil engineer ready to step out of the back office and take command of high-profile, complex transportation projects? We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer – CEI to serve as the elite technical leader and project steward for major infrastructure initiatives across Florida. In this role, you will not merely inspect work—you will champion project quality, navigate complex construction challenges in the field, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, resilient transportation systems that keep Florida moving.

Joining our team means stepping into a powerhouse consulting environment that has spent nearly five decades transforming regional infrastructure. With a robust pipeline of high-visibility FDOT work and a deeply rooted culture of mentorship, this role provides an exceptional platform to accelerate your career trajectory directly into Construction Services executive leadership. Here, your technical expertise and leadership will leave a lasting legacy on the state's most critical roadway and bridge networks.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Field Stewardship: Oversee day-to-day CEI operations for high-priority transportation programs, driving compliance with contract requirements, plans, and safety standards while monitoring contractor performance and construction progress.
• Technical Authority & Problem Resolution: Interpret complex engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents; evaluate contractor submittals, RFIs, and change requests to deliver innovative recommendations for field challenges.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to FDOT requirements, CPAM standards, and project specifications while overseeing all technical documentation, materials certifications, and testing records.
• Schedule & Claims Management: Review critical path method (CPM) schedules and analyze construction claim packages to support rigorous contract administration and risk mitigation.
• Operational & Budgetary Management: Manage project budgets, track labor utilization, conduct performance forecasting, and optimize resource planning to ensure peak project efficiency and profitability.
• Team Mentorship & Client Relations: Guide, mentor, and develop inspectors, project administrators, and junior engineering staff; build and protect trusted relationships with FDOT personnel, municipalities, and key project stakeholders.
• Business Growth Acceleration: Participate in project pursuits, presentations, and business development initiatives to help identify future project opportunities and expand the firm's regional footprint.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. (Florida PE preferred; out-of-state candidates must be capable of obtaining Florida PE registration within six months of hire).
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 2 years specifically dedicated to major roadway or bridge construction projects.
• Certifications & Standards: Proficient understanding of the FDOT Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM) and possess (or possess the immediate ability to obtain) FDOT Advanced MOT, CTQP Quality Control Manager Certification, and Critical Structures Construction Issues training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Delivery Methods: Proven experience executing Design-Build project delivery and complex utility coordination within heavy highway environments.
• Advanced Administration: Demonstrated mastery in construction claims evaluation, advanced contract administration, and forensic CPM schedule review.
• Agency Background: Deep-rooted experience working directly with FDOT, Florida toll authorities, and regional counties or municipalities.
• Leadership Pipeline: A strong desire to step into CEI Project Management and participate in internal executive development programs.

About DRMP

DRMP has been transforming communities and strengthening transportation networks throughout the Southeast since 1977. Today, with more than 700 professionals across 23 offices, the firm is recognized as one of the nation's leading infrastructure consulting firms and consistently ranks among ENR's Top 500 Design Firms. DRMP's culture values technical excellence, leadership development, and long-term career growth, offering a collaborative team environment where professionals build impactful careers.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of DRMP. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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