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Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

Job in Hernando, DeSoto County, Mississippi, 38632, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Serve as the first line of response to transportation and construction project representatives assigned to the various projects, including typical supervisory tasks such as day‑to‑day scheduling and workload allocation.
  • Develop and maintain transportation specifications and other standard contract documents in coordination with design personnel.
  • Work with project team during the initial contracting phase to develop project budgets and schedules that adequately account for transportation and construction phase efforts.
  • Provide constructability and QA/QC review of contract documents and provide otherwise related support for projects.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of and a continuing education effort focused on construction methods, materials, and products.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of job site progress in the field.
  • Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
  • Develop templates, databases, procedures, etc. for consistent preparation of opinions of probable construction cost and serve as the primary point of responsibility for preparation of OPCs.
  • Assist design engineering staff and clients in construction bidding and contracting activities such as attendance at bid openings, review and recommendation of contract award, preparation of final contract documents for execution, etc.
  • Lead the construction review process as necessary for problem identification and problem solving, scheduling, periodic payment requests, project documentation, contract modifications, project record, close out documents, and other documents.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • Four years of experience. Direct client interaction and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Related professional registration/certification desired.
  • Proficient in using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office
  • Knowledge of design, on‑line reports and MDOT systems preferred
  • Superior communication and organizational skills and in-depth knowledge of industry products and operations
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budget development, scheduling, and contract document preparation, while maintaining a strong focus on construction methods and quality assurance. Proficient in client interaction and regulatory compliance within the civil engineering domain.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering
  • Proficient In AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Four Years Of Experience
  • Superior Communication Skills
  • Advanced Knowledge Of MS Office
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Project Budget Development
  • Contract Document Preparation
  • Constructability Review
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • Scheduling
  • Cost Estimation
  • Problem Identification
  • Field Progress Review
  • Client Interaction
  • Regulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Related Professional Registration/Certification
Industry Keywords
  • Transportation Specifications
  • Construction Methods
  • Construction Products
  • Contract Modifications
  • Project Documentation
  • Bid Preparation
  • Construction Bidding
  • Opinions Of Probable Construction Cost
  • Project Close Out
  • Design Engineering
Tools & Technologies
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • MS Office
  • MDOT Systems
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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