Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / Highway

Software Placement Group; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Project bonus potential

Job summary

Software Placement Group in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Project Engineer for its civil construction team. The role supports the Project Manager and Superintendent, reviews contracts and specs, and helps maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in heavy civil construction, a BS in Civil Engineering, and proficiency with Primavera P6, Excel and Word. Tampa Bay locals or willing to relocate welcome, with full-time on-site work and project bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of civil construction experience in office and field.
• Experience managing multiple activities on heavy civil work.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering required.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Based in the Tampa Bay area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtain 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.

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Word

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Location: St. Petersburg, FL (Tampa Bay area) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida is seeking a Project Engineer for its St. Petersburg office in the Tampa Bay area. 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 is looking for a real career path with a stable, well-backed employer. The role owns the engineering and project controls side of heavy civil highway work, much of it FDOT-related. Tampa Bay locals are welcome, as are candidates ready to relocate.

What you'll do

• 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
• Obtain 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

Required qualifications

• 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
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Based in the Tampa Bay area or ready to relocate

Preferred qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a Construction Engineering and Management emphasis, ideally
• FDOT project experience is a plus
• HCSS HeavyJob experience is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Full benefits package
• Project bonus potential

Why this role

This is an established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida, offering a real career track in project management with a company that keeps adding work in the state.