Senior CEI Project Engineer — Florida Highway & Bridge

NV5; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Professional Development

Job summary

NV5 in New York is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with extensive experience in managing highway and bridge construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and be a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida. Key responsibilities include project management, client relations, and overseeing field inspection staff to ensure construction adheres to standards.

NV5 offers competitive compensation, including medical, dental, and PTO, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience managing construction projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida.
• Proven ability to manage and build teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer heavy civil, highway, and structures projects.
• Approve pay estimates, final estimates, and claims.
• Create and maintain healthy client relationships.

Skills

Problem Resolution Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

FDOT Advanced MOT Certification

CTQP Quality Control Manager

CTQP Final Estimates II

Job description

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support our growing CEI department. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing construction projects in Florida, with experience working for and with the Florida Department of Transportation. The candidate will manage our team of field inspectors and project administration staff on highway and bridge construction projects. Responsibilities will consist of monitoring project construction progress while managing multiple CEI projects and marketing upcoming CEI pursuits. The individual should be able to take ownership of CEI projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to) the following:

• Management and administration of heavy civil, highway, and structures projects; leading teams of project staff to directly coordinate NV5 project inspection needs in fulfillment of contract scope
• Approve pay estimates, final estimates, change orders/supplemental agreements, and claims
• Perform plan reviews
• Create and maintain healthy client relationships
• Provide technical oversight to Field Inspection Staff and facilitate a thorough understanding of construction engineering techniques and FDOT standards
• Provide strong leadership to the inspection staff by answering technical questions in an effective and efficient manner
• Manage schedule and financial progress of projects
  
  

Qualifications

Education, experience, licensure, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar accredited engineering degree
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida
• Problem Resolution Skills/Ability and confidence to recommend field changes to drawings/specifications
• Excellent Communication Skills, both Verbal and Written
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and build teams
• FDOT Advanced MOT Certification
• CTQP Quality Control Manager and CTQP Final Estimates II
• Must pass mandatory DMV check
  
  

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.