Federal Engineering Specialist: Design & Construction Lead

CDM Smith; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Boca Raton, FL seeks a licensed engineer with strong experience in federal design review and construction administration to lead technical coordination on complex projects. You will review submittals, assess compliance with standards, and support field modifications and value engineering.

The role requires 5+ years in relevant work, U.S. citizenship, and ability to pass background checks, with 100% travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen and able to pass a federal background check.
• Knowledge of design review, construction administration, cost estimating, scheduling, and contract management.
• Familiar with FAR/DFARS and Federal government design & construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between federal government client design branch, construction branch, and contractors.
• Review design submittals, shop drawings, specifications, RFIs, and technical reports for compliance with Federal and client standards.
• Apply engineering principles across planning, design review, construction administration, and assessment of procedures.
• Prepare technical reports and project status updates.
• Develop and mentor junior engineering staff and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Engineering liaison

Design review

Construction administration

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contract management

Government/federal contracts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

CDM Smith in Boca Raton, FL seeks a licensed engineer with strong experience in federal design review and construction administration to lead technical coordination on complex projects. You will review submittals, assess compliance with standards, and support field modifications and value engineering.

The role requires 5+ years in relevant work, U.S. citizenship, and ability to pass background checks, with 100% travel to client sites as needed.