Principal Civil Engineer, Heavy Construction / FDOT

Sterling St James Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Project bonus potential

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead FDOT roadway and bridge work. You’ll own technical and commercial tasks from RFIs to cost control.

Based in Southwest Florida or willing to relocate, you’ll coordinate with the owner, EOR and field team, build schedules in Primavera P6 and manage subcontractors and change orders.

This role offers a clear path to Project Manager, a strong benefits package, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering on heavy civil, highway or bridge work
• FDOT project experience preferred
• Proficient in RFIs, submittals, and cost tracking
• Primavera P6 and Excel skills required

Responsibilities

• Run RFIs, submittals and technical coordination with the owner, Engineer of Record and field team
• Build and update the project schedule in Primavera P6
• Track quantities, cost against bid and monthly forecasts
• Manage subcontractors, their contracts and change orders
• Review plans, specifications and shop drawings for contract and FDOT conformance
• Support monthly pay estimates, billing and cash flow
• Coordinate survey, quality control and quality assurance inspections
• Work with the superintendent to spot conflicts and delays before they hit the field
• Lead project meetings with foremen, subcontractors and owner representatives
• Keep NPDES, the SWPPP and the safety program on track

Skills

RFIs & submittals

Scheduling (Primavera P6)

Cost tracking

Subcontractor management

Excel proficiency

FDOT experience

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Senior Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / FDOT

Location: Naples, FL (Southwest Florida)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

A heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with work across Florida is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for FDOT roadway and bridge work in the Naples area. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer or a strong Project Engineer ready to step up, with 5+ years on heavy civil jobs, who wants more ownership and a clear path to Project Manager. You’ll run the technical and commercial side of the job, from RFIs and submittals to subcontractors, quantities and cost, much of it FDOT work. Southwest Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Run RFIs, submittals and technical coordination with the owner, Engineer of Record and field team
• Build and update the project schedule in Primavera P6
• Track quantities, cost against bid and monthly forecasts
• Manage subcontractors, their contracts and change orders
• Review plans, specifications and shop drawings for contract and FDOT conformance
• Support monthly pay estimates, billing and cash flow
• Coordinate survey, quality control and quality assurance inspections
• Work with the superintendent to spot conflicts and delays before they hit the field
• Lead project meetings with foremen, subcontractors and owner representatives
• Keep NPDES, the SWPPP and the safety program on track

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of project engineering on heavy civil, highway or bridge work for a contractor
• FDOT project experience
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Strong with RFIs, subcontractor management, change orders, quantities and cost tracking
• Primavera P6 and Excel
• Florida PE license is a plus
• HCSS HeavyJob experience is a plus
• OSHA 30 is a plus
• Based in Southwest Florida or ready to relocate to the Naples area

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full benefits package
• Project bonus potential
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida
• A clear step toward Project Manager
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.