Senior Project Engineer, Heavy Civil/FDOT
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator
Location: Naples, FL (Southwest Florida) |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site
An established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support FDOT roadway and bridge work in the Naples area. This role suits a Senior Project Engineer, or a strong Project Engineer ready to step up, with 5+ years on heavy civil jobs who wants more ownership and a clear path to Project Manager.
The position oversees the technical and commercial side of the job, from RFIs and submittals to subcontractors, quantities and cost, much of it FDOT work. Southwest Florida locals are welcome, as are candidates ready to relocate.
- Run RFIs, submittals and technical coordination with the owner, Engineer of Record and field team
- Build and update the project schedule in Primavera P6
- Track quantities and cost against bid, and prepare monthly forecasts
- Manage subcontractors, their contracts and change orders
- Review plans, specifications and shop drawings for contract and FDOT conformance
- Support monthly pay estimates, billing and cash flow
- Coordinate survey, quality control and quality assurance inspections
- Work with the superintendent to spot conflicts and delays before they hit the field
- Lead project meetings with foremen, subcontractors and owner representatives
- Keep NPDES, the SWPPP and the safety program on track
- 5+ years of project engineering on heavy civil, highway or bridge work for a contractor
- FDOT project experience
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- Strong with RFIs, subcontractor management, change orders, quantities and cost tracking
- Primavera P6 and Excel
- Based in Southwest Florida or ready to relocate to the Naples area
- Florida PE license is a plus
- HCSS Heavy Job experience is a plus
- OSHA 30 is a plus
- Full benefits package
- Project bonus potential
- Relocation assistance for the right candidate
This is a clear step toward Project Manager with an established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor working on projects across Florida.
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