CEI Bridge Project Administrator

HDR; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a CEI Bridge Project Administrator to lead multiple construction projects in the Tampa area. You will coordinate project teams, manage submittals, and supervise administrative staff within HDR's Field Services group.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering/construction-related field and at least 2 years of construction planning experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and safety. Proficiency with Procore, Prolog, Primavera, and Bluebeam is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of construction planning and management experience including field engineering, submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam or similar CM software.
• Must align with HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact and project lead for multiple construction projects
• Plan and organize the work of subordinate staff
• Review programs for conformance with Department standards
• Track and monitor project budgets, workloads, and schedules
• Work with project managers and teams to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Handle client invoicing, manage collections, ensure compliance with contracts

Skills

Project coordination

Contract management

Budget tracking

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field

Tools

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

CEI Bridge Project Administrator - ( 196705 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? #LI-JG9
Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of CEI Bridge Project Administrator, we'll count on you to:

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact and project lead for multiple construction projects
• Plan and organize the work of subordinate and staff members
• Develop and/or review policies, methods, practices, and procedures
• Review programs for conformance with Department standards
• Perform constructability and biddability reviews
• Provide mentorship to junior staff
• Provide risk management and issue resolution leadership
• Take responsibility for a wide variety of specialized project-related administrative and accounting functions
• Work independently to effectively manage complex project- and executive-level paper and electronic files, documents and records
• Compose and develop correspondence and report
• Manage project insurance matters
• Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures, and independently monitor for quality assurance
• Manage project documents and files
• Answer questions regarding company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Organize and coordinate meetings, and assist with presentations
• Work with complex contracts and sub-agreements
• Track and monitor project budgets, workloads, and schedules
• Actively participate in project reviews
• Exhibit professionalism with clients
• Work closely with multiple Project Managers and project teams
• Exercise good judgment and discretion, and independently resolve problems and issues relating to administrative project functions
• Handle client invoicing, manage collections, complete project budgets and ensure compliance with project contractual obligations as needed
• Oversee activities of other administrative project support staff as needed

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering

• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Previous FDOT or other comparable agency experience strongly preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an AffRightative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.