Project Engineer - FDOT Heavy Civil Highway

Ilocatum; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Project bonus potential

Job summary

Ilocatum in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Engineer for heavy civil highway projects. The role focuses on engineering controls, cost tracking, and schedule management across multiple FDOT-influenced projects in Florida.

The candidate should have 5–8 years in civil construction, be based in the Tampa Bay area or willing to relocate, and possess a BS in Civil Engineering with proficiency in Primavera P6, Excel, and related tools.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in civil construction (office and field).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contract and specifications in their entirety.
• Support Project Manager and Superintendent on day-to-day needs.
• Prepare and update project schedule in Primavera P6.
• Track quantities, project costs and forecasting.
• Get pricing from subcontractors and vendors, including change orders.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and crews to resolve field conflicts.
• Support monthly billing, cash flow projections and change order processing.
• Run document control for submittals, contract documents and record drawings.
• Review HeavyJob daily reports for accuracy.
• Keep NPDES permits, SWPPP, inspections and survey staking on track.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Word

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / Highway

Location: Tampa, FL (Tampa Bay area)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

A heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with work across Florida is hiring a Project Engineer out of its Tampa office. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer or experienced Field Engineer with 5 to 8 years in civil construction who has managed multiple activities at once and wants a real path with a stable, well backed employer. You’ll own the engineering and project controls side of heavy civil highway work, much of it FDOT work. Tampa Bay locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Review the contract and specifications in their entirety
• Support the Project Manager and Project Superintendent on day to day project needs
• Prepare and update the project schedule in Primavera P6
• Track quantities, project costs and forecasting
• Get pricing from subcontractors and vendors, including change orders
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and crews to resolve field conflicts
• Support monthly billing, cash flow projections and change order processing
• Run document control for submittals, contract documents and record drawings
• Review HeavyJob daily reports for accuracy
• Keep NPDES permits, the SWPPP, inspections, survey staking and joint measurements with the owner on track

What We’re Looking For

• 5 to 8 years of experience in the civil construction field, office and field
• Experience managing multiple activities at once on heavy civil work
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, ideally with a Construction Engineering and Management emphasis
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• FDOT project experience is a plus
• HCSS HeavyJob experience is a plus
• Based in the Tampa Bay area or ready to relocate

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full benefits package
• Project bonus potential
• Established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida
• A real career track in project management with a contractor that keeps adding work in Florida
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.