Senior Project Engineer - CEI

RK&K; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to supervise transportation construction projects in Central Florida. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in civil engineering, 10 years of relevant experience, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida. Responsibilities include management of construction phases, estimating costs, and ensuring compliance with FDOT standards. The role offers competitive compensation, hybrid work opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ten years of engineering experience in construction of major road and bridge structures.
• Active registration in Florida as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Must be familiar with FDOT Specifications and procedures.
• Familiarity with FDOT specifications and procedures
• Experience with MAC/AASHTOWare PrC and related processes

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assigns tasks to staff, contract support specialists, and inspectors.
• Responsible for progress and final estimates throughout project duration.
• Leads effort to identify, market, and win upcoming work assignments.
• Maintains client and stakeholder communications
• Identifies and pursues upcoming work opportunities in South Florida

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Quality assurance

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

Materials Acceptance and Certification System (MAC)

AASHTOWare PrC

CTQP courses

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

RK&K is excited to add a Senior Project Engineer to our Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in Central Florida. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will work within our Construction Management/CEI group under the direction of a RK&K Director and will provide on-site technical and administration supervision of transportation construction projects.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and assigns specific tasks to administrative staff, contract support specialists and inspectors
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
• Oversees all phases of the construction projects
• Responsible for the progress and final estimates throughout the construction project duration
• Performs internal quality assurance reviews between assignments to promote contract compliance and evaluate CEI staff
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and with clients
• Lead and support the effort to identify, market and win upcoming work assignments from various clients throughout South Florida.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with clients including governmental and private entities
• Responsible for: Directing a highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program;
• Responsible for: Planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members;
• Responsible for: Developing and/or reviewing policies, methods, practices, and procedures;
• Responsible for: Reviewing programs for conformance with FDOT standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering (or similar)
• Ten (10) years of engineering experience in construction of major road and bridge structures
• Actively registered in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Experience having performed roadway and bridge project related duties in the State of Florida Florida (i.e. Materials Acceptance and Certification System (MAC), AASHTOWare PrC, EEO compliance, processing of Supplemental Agreements and/or work orders, progress and final estimates, reviewing and recommending field changes).
• Must be familiar with FDOT Specifications and procedures
• Ability to: Communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing)
• FDOT Advanced MOT certification
• Attend the CTQP Quality Control Manager Course and pass the examination
• Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting FDOT and/or other local municipal/county construction programs
• CTQP Final Estimates Level 1 and Level 2

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.