Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / Highway

Joseph Michaels International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Project bonus potential

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Project Engineer in Tampa to own engineering and project controls on heavy civil highway projects. The role suits candidates with 5–8 years in civil construction, strong scheduling, and coordination skills, ready to contribute to FDOT work and multi-activity management.

Based in the Tampa Bay area or open to relocation, you will support the PM and superintendent, manage daily field needs, and help ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in civil construction field (office and field).
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Emphasis preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• FDOT project experience is a plus.
• Based in the Tampa Bay area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and specifications in their entirety.
• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent daily.
• Prepare and update project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Track quantities, costs and forecasting.
• Obtain pricing from subcontractors and vendors, including change orders.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and crews to resolve field conflicts.
• Assist monthly billing, cash flow projections and change orders.
• Manage document control for submittals, contracts and drawings.
• Review HeavyJob daily reports for accuracy.
• Maintain NPDES permits, SWPPP, inspections and stake surveys with the owner.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Multi-activity management

Civil engineering

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (Construction emphasis)

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Word

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

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.