CEI Project Administrator - Project Engineer

GFT; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Project Administrator for its Construction Management and CEI group in the Port St. Lucie area, serving Treasure Coast, Palm Beach, and Okeechobee counties. The role requires overseeing records, reviews, and estimates with FDOT District 4 knowledge, supervising inspectors and support staff.

The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, with flexible compensation tied to experience and location.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree with 2+ years in major road or bridge construction.
• Non-degreed candidates with 8 years of related experience and 2+ years on major road/bridge projects are eligible.
• Must have supervised two or more inspectors and support staff and been responsible for CEI services.
• CTQP certifications listed in job requirements (Final Estimates II, MOT, QC Manager).

Responsibilities

• Maintain construction project records per FDOT procedures.
• Interface with Owner, Contractor and staff on plans, submittals, and daily activities.
• Review daily inspection reports and quantity computations.
• Possess intimate knowledge of FDOT District 4 processes.
• Direct tasks to inspectors and assist in all project phases.
• Oversee progress and final estimates throughout project duration.

Skills

Project administration

FDOT procedures knowledge

Supervising inspectors

Office management

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree substitution (1 year)

Tools

CTQP Final Estimates Level II

FDOT Advanced MOT

Quality Control Manager Course

Job description

What You Will Do

Our Treasure Coast Construction Team is looking for a Project Administrator for our Construction Management and Construction Engineering Inspection group in the Port St. Lucie, FL area. This Position will work out of the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach, and Okeechobee, Florida areas.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Maintenance of construction project records in accordance with FDOT procedures
• Interface with the Owner, Contractor, and inspection staff on various facets of the project including review of contract plans and documents, day-to-day construction activities and review of contractors’ submittals
• Perform/oversee the review of daily inspection reports and quantity computations
• Respondents should have intimate working knowledge of FDOT District 4
• Receives general instructions regarding assignments and is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
• Directs and assigns specific tasks to inspectors and assists in all phases of the construction project
• Responsible for the progress and final estimates throughout the construction project duration

Education | Experience

• A Civil Engineering degree plus two (2) years of engineering experience in construction of major road or bridge structures
• For non-degreed personnel eight (8) years of responsible and related engineering experience, two (2) years of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures.
• To be in primary control, a Project Administrator must have supervised two or more inspectors as well as two or more support staff (Office Manager, Compliance Officer, and Secretary) and must have been directly responsible for all CEI services assigned
• CTQP Final Estimates Level II
• FDOT Advanced MOT
• Attend CTQP Quality Control Manager Course and pass the examination.
• A Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of engineering experience

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location

Treasure Coast Area of FL

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time