Senior Project Engineer - CEI

DRMP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 183,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Holiday and paid time off

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance premiums

Voluntary benefit options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead CEI projects in Orlando, FL. The role focuses on guiding field activities, supporting inspectors and engineers, and ensuring client-aligned outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida PE license or can obtain it within six months, with at least six years of engineering experience, including road or bridge work, and strong technical writing skills. The position emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, and leadership growth.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and Florida PE license (or eligibility)
• Six years of engineering experience, with two in major road or bridge construction
• Strong technical writing skills
• FDOT Advanced MOT certification
• CTQP QC Manager Course completion and exam
• Critical Structures Construction Issues self-study

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day CEI project operations per contract, plans, specs, regulations and safety standards
• Provide technical guidance, interpret plans, resolve field issues, document decisions
• Review submittals, RFIs, CPM schedules, and claim packages with supported recommendations
• Ensure CEI documentation, materials records, and correspondence meet standards
• Lead CEI project staff and ensure high-quality documentation and communication
• Lead project meetings and coordinate with contractors, clients, and stakeholders
• Manage project budgets, track labor, and support financial performance and forecasting
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders for successful delivery
• Mentor junior team members and guide technical, administrative, and leadership growth
• Support business development by identifying future work and pursuing opportunities

Skills

Technical writing

CEI experience

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Florida PE license (or eligible)

Job description

Compensation: $183,000 - $205,000 / year

Compensation: $183,000 - $205,000 / year

Department: Construction/CEI

Location: Orlando, FL

Description

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer who brings strong technical experience, sound judgment, and a steady approach to leading Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) projects. This role is an important part of our team success and will involve guiding field activities, supporting inspectors and engineers, and ensuring our work aligns with our clients’ expectations. If you have solid CEI or construction administration experience and hold or can obtain your Florida PE License, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you. You will be part of a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and steady leadership, with the chance to contribute meaningfully to the success of our projects and the growth of our people.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Manage day-to-day CEI project operations to ensure compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, governing regulations, and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance to the project team, interpret plans and specifications, and resolve field issues while documenting and communicating decisions clearly.
• Review and evaluate Contractor submittals, including RFIs, CPM schedules, and claim packages, and provide well-supported recommendations.
• Ensure CEI documentation, materials records, and correspondence meet contract, CPAM, and quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate CEI project staff, ensuring high-quality documentation, communication, and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to support progress and issue resolution.
• Manage project budgets, track labor usage, and support overall financial performance and forecasting.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, partners, and other project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance in technical, administrative, and leadership growth areas.
• Support business development by identifying future work opportunities and participating in pursuit activities.

What you'll need

• Must have an Engineering degree and registration in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months).
• Must have six (6) years of engineering experience (2 of which are in major road or bridge construction).
• Strong technical writing skills
• FDOT Advanced MOT
• Attend CTQP QC Manager Course and pass the examination.
• Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course
• Position requires a minimum of 40 hours a week. (Salary)

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.