Civil Engineering Project Engineer / Project Manager

Impactrecruitment; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment collaborates with a civil engineering firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeking a Civil Engineering Project Engineer / Project Manager to join the Engineering Team. The role emphasizes adherence to the Project Management Plan, client coordination, and active budget oversight.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of professional civil engineering experience, Florida PE licensure, and familiarity with budgeting/scheduling software, plus strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of professional-level experience in civil engineering, land surveying, or planning.
• Florida registration as a Civil Engineer (PE) is required/preferred.
• Experience with budgeting and scheduling software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clear ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Project Management Plan and ensures all team members follow the plan.
• Uses CADD/CAD and related software to produce engineering and design documents.
• Prepare cost estimates and assess feasibility based on data analysis.
• Prepare or direct reports, plans, schedules, environmental studies, and design documents for projects.
• Coordinate with clients, officials, support staff, subcontractors, utilities and others involved.
• Inspect construction sites to ensure conformance with plans and standards.
• Monitor project budgets and report progress to leadership.
• Attend meetings to discuss progress, budgets, and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of techniques, materials, codes, and software.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Tools

Budgeting software

Scheduling software

Job description

Impact Recruitment has partnered with a civil engineering firm in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. Our client is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Engineer / Project Manager, to join their Engineering Team.

Job Responsibilities: Adheres to the Project Management Plan and ensures all who work on assigned projects adhere to the plan. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to create engineering and design documents. Calculates cost, determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, and prepares detailed cost estimates. Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project. Meets with client periodically to coordinate changes, inform client of additional requirements, receive input from the client, answer client questions, and resolve issues. Coordinates project activity with appropriate officials, support staff, subcontractors, utilities, and other entities. Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction standards. Manages each project budget to ensure project stays on track and that company goals and objectives are met. Meets with Chief Operating Officer or Chief Financial Officer periodically to review progress and budgets of assigned projects. Attends meetings such as City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and inspection meetings to provide/receive information on projects and local requirements. Keeps abreast of changing techniques, materials, codes, regulations and software through attendance at seminars, briefings and other forums and maintains professional certification. Performs other duties as assigned.

CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER

• Strive for personal development in all areas of general management.
• Set a positive example for the staff, delegate responsibility, exercise good judgment in decision making, and deal with conflict in an impartial and reasoned way.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 7-10 or more years of professional-level experience, with progressively responsible positions covering a full scope of assignments in either civil engineering, land surveying, or planning.
• Licensure: Florida registration as a Civil Engineer (PE)
• Preferred Experience with budgeting and scheduling software
• Key Attributes: Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the company and Client.

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer.

Impact Recruitment does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, medical condition as defined under state law, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Impact Recruitment also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, or local law.