Project Engineer - Heavy Civil/Highway (Field-to-PM Path)

ASHFORD CONNEX; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel card

Bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Full benefits package

Education reimbursement

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX is seeking a Project Engineer for heavy civil highway and bridge work in the Tampa Bay area. You will support project management and field operations, handling RFIs, submittals and documentation while tracking costs and schedules.

Expect 20–30% field time and active collaboration with owners, subs, and internal teams. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in heavy civil with strong reading of plans and contract documents; FDOT/DOT experience is a plus, and EIT/PE are valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience on heavy civil, highway, road, bridge, drainage or utility projects.
• Strong RFI, submittal, documentation, cost tracking and schedule exposure.
• Ability to read plans, specs and contract documents.
• FDOT or other DOT project experience is a plus.
• Primavera P6, HCSS or Bluebeam experience is a plus.
• EIT or PE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and superintendents on active heavy civil projects.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, drawings, transmittals, approvals and project documentation.
• Track cost, quantities, production, materials, equipment and schedule updates.
• Schedule work activities and material deliveries with the field team.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, cost reports and change orders.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, vendors, field crews and project leadership.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Spend 20 to 30 percent of your time in the field, seeing the work get built.
• Support safety, quality and contract compliance.

Skills

RFI handling

Submittals

Documentation

Cost tracking

Schedule management

Reading drawings

Communication

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Bluebeam

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX is seeking a Project Engineer for heavy civil highway and bridge work in the Tampa Bay area. You will support project management and field operations, handling RFIs, submittals and documentation while tracking costs and schedules.

Expect 20–30% field time and active collaboration with owners, subs, and internal teams. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in heavy civil with strong reading of plans and contract documents; FDOT/DOT experience is a plus, and EIT/PE are valued.