Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Highway & Bridge | Tampa

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Project Engineer for a heavy civil highway and bridge contractor based in Tampa, FL.

The role targets candidates with 5–8 years of civil construction experience who can manage multiple activities and collaborate with project teams. You will own engineering and project controls for heavy civil FDOT work, coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and field crews while supporting scheduling, costs, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of civil construction experience (office and field).
• Experience managing multiple activities on heavy civil work.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management emphasis preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Review contract and specifications in their entirety.
• Support Project Manager and Superintendent on day-to-day 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.

Skills

Project coordination

Verbal & written communication

Multi-activity management

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Word

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Project Engineer for a heavy civil highway and bridge contractor based in Tampa, FL.

The role targets candidates with 5–8 years of civil construction experience who can manage multiple activities and collaborate with project teams. You will own engineering and project controls for heavy civil FDOT work, coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and field crews while supporting scheduling, costs, and documentation.