CEI Project Administrator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking a Project Administrator to join its Construction Management Team in Tampa, Florida. The successful candidate will provide financial and contract administration support for assigned projects, ensuring compliance and assisting with project monitoring.

This role requires two years of experience in transportation engineering or eight years in roadway/bridge construction. The position offers a chance to work with a dynamic team on diverse projects across the United States.

Qualifications

• Two years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects, or eight years in CEI or roadway or bridge construction.
• Completion of JMT's Motor Vehicle screening is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Engineers in monitoring financial performance.
• Coordinate project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance.
• Interact with various stakeholders and resolve field issues.
• Track project progress and advise on possible overruns.

Skills

Financial performance monitoring

Project coordination

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Project Administrator in the Orlando, Florida area. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial and contract administration of assigned projects.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the assigned Senior Project Engineers in monitoring the financial performance of the construction project.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries and resolve field issues.
• Direct and assign specific tasks to inspectors.
• Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
• Track project progress and advise parties of possible overruns, and critical project issue.
• Analyze project related issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of projects including contract reviews, contracting, scheduling, month-end processing, project accounting, project related reporting and cash management.
• Assist in the planning and development of company marketing and communication materials.
• Review plans for constructability and biddability.
• Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new project proposals.
• Assist in the development of RFPs or tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Promote positive relations with contracts, vendors and consultants.

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

For personnel with Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management degrees:

• Requires two (2) years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects.

For personnel without Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management degrees:

• Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of CEI or roadway or bridge construction experience.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• FL PE.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.