Civil Engineering Project Manager - Florida

EWI Recruitment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead delivery of infrastructure and civil works projects across Florida. You will oversee from planning through close-out, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget compliance and quality standards.

Key duties include coordinating design teams and contractors, reviewing technical submissions, leading meetings, and reporting on cost, schedule, quality and risks. Knowledge of Florida regulations and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Substantial experience managing civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Professional registration such as Florida PE would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Florida regulations, permitting and health and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets and delivery plans.
• Coordinate design consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Review drawings, specs, submissions and change requests; monitor milestones.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of infrastructure and civil works projects across Florida. This role will oversee projects from initial planning and design coordination through procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out. You will be responsible for ensuring that schemes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality, regulatory and client standards.

Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets, risk registers and delivery plans; coordinating design consultants, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders; reviewing drawings, specifications, technical submissions and change requests; and monitoring progress against agreed milestones. You will lead project meetings, prepare clear reports and provide timely updates on cost, schedule, quality, safety and emerging risks. The role will also involve managing contracts, supporting tendering and procurement activities, resolving technical and commercial issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable Florida regulations, permitting requirements and health and safety expectations. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for value engineering and process improvement will be important.

Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, together with substantial experience managing civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Professional registration, such as Professional Engineer status in Florida, would be advantageous, along with experience in roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks, site development or other major civil works. Strong knowledge of project controls, contract administration, construction methodologies and relevant standards is required. You will need excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Commercial awareness, sound judgement and proficiency with common project management and reporting software are also expected. A valid driving licence and the ability to travel to project locations across Florida may be required.