Senior Project Engineer- Roadway

Senior Project EngineerOrlando, FL · Full-Time · Direct Hire · $110,000 to $150,000 per yearA Florida-based heavy civil contractor is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to support a major FDOT roadway and bridge infrastructure project in Orlando valued at over $100 million. This role suits a project engineer with large civil experience who is ready to take on broader responsibility across technical coordination, cost tracking, scheduling, quality, and field execution. The position connects the technical side of the work with day-to-day field activity, so it is well suited to someone who wants to operate beyond a documentation-only role.Schedule Full-time, Monday through Friday, with hours aligned to project field operations. On-site in Orlando, Florida.Compensation $110,000 to $150,000 per year, plus project bonus opportunity. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.What You'll Do You will help manage the technical, commercial, and coordination aspects of the FDOT infrastructure project. This includes leading and supporting project meetings with owners, foremen, subcontractors, supervisors, and internal project teams, and coordinating technical information between the project team, owner, Engineer of Record (EOR), subcontractors, and field leadership. You will manage RFIs and coordinate resolution of Non-Conformance Reports, and review specifications, technical data, plans, shop drawings, and project details for contract and design conformance.A significant portion of the work involves cast-in-place (CIP) concrete wall construction, including retaining walls, MSE walls, sound walls, bridge approach walls, and wing walls. You will support layout, reinforcing steel coordination, formwork, concrete placement, and curing activities, and schedule and monitor construction activities across the project. Identifying conflicts, delays, and technical issues before they disrupt the field is central to the role, as is developing operational work plans and procedures with EOR and owner approval when required.On the commercial side, you will estimate quantities, build bills of materials, and help maintain project budgets. You will review supplier quotes from quality, manufacturing, engineering, and design perspectives, negotiate and manage subcontractor contract terms and change orders, and track cost versus bid performance variance to support cost-benefit analysis. You will also schedule and support quality control and quality assurance inspections, coordinate surveying operations, and support implementation of the Safety, Health, and Environmental program.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field3 or more years of civil infrastructure project engineering or construction management experienceExperience on large infrastructure projects valued at $50 million or moreDemonstrated experience with CIP concrete walls, including retaining, MSE, sound, bridge approach, and wing wallsWorking knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications, and quality control requirementsAbility to interpret FDOT plans, shop drawings, and technical detailsExperience managing RFIs, technical coordination, subcontractor issues, and change ordersCost estimating, quantity tracking, and financial analysis experience on large-scale projectsProficiency with construction project management software such as Procore, Primavera, or similarPreferred QualificationsFlorida Professional Engineer (PE) licenseFDOT prequalification experienceOSHA 30 certificationRoadway or bridge project experience in Florida or the SoutheastExperience with civil infrastructure projects valued at $100 million or moreCompensation and Benefits$110,000 to $150,000 per yearProject bonus opportunityRelocation assistance for qualified candidatesMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k)Paid time offBenefit specifics should be confirmed with the employer.To apply, submit your resume through the application link on this posting.