Florida CEI Senior Project Engineer Lead Transportation

Apex Companies, LLC; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership opportunities

401k match

Medical and dental coverage

Bonuses/incentives

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Administrator to lead CEI services on transportation projects in Florida. You will manage project delivery, contracts, scope, budgets, and client coordination while guiding CEI staff and interfacing with owners, contractors, and agencies.

The role requires a Florida P.E. license or ability to obtain within six months, 5+ years of FDOT/CEI experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within six months is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of FDOT and/or Florida CEI experience.
• Experience leading CEI teams and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior CEI Project Engineer and Project Administrator on transportation construction projects.
• Manage project delivery, schedules, budgets, documentation, and staff assignments.
• Coordinate with FDOT, local agencies, municipalities, contractors, utility companies, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, standards, and agency requirements.
• Review and process pay applications, change orders, supplemental agreements, claims, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Lead progress meetings and prepare project correspondence and reports.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities performed by CEI staff.
• Verify quantities, materials testing, contract compliance, and contractor performance.
• Monitor project schedules and identify potential risks, delays, and constructability issues.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to inspectors and support staff.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, final acceptance, and as-built documentation.

Skills

CEI leadership

Project management

Staff mentoring

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SiteManager

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Apex Companies, LLC seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Administrator to lead CEI services on transportation projects in Florida. You will manage project delivery, contracts, scope, budgets, and client coordination while guiding CEI staff and interfacing with owners, contractors, and agencies.

The role requires a Florida P.E. license or ability to obtain within six months, 5+ years of FDOT/CEI experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.