Senior Project Engineer - CEI

Dewberry; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the CEI team on FDOT projects in Florida, ensuring construction management aligns with FDOT standards. The role emphasizes leadership of the QA/QC program and coordination with clients and inspectors.

The Senior Project Engineer will guide project pursuits, manage staff development, prepare status reports, and oversee budgets and risk mitigation to deliver high-quality outcomes for transportation projects across the state.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer in Florida or able to obtain within 6 months.
• 10 years’ experience in construction management of civil highway and bridge projects.
• Preferable experience with FDOT projects.
• Ability to build strong relationships within FDOT.
• Knowledge of FDOT construction and administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead CEI project pursuits.
• Provide leadership to the construction management team.
• Lead continuous staff improvement and training.
• Prepare monthly project status report.
• Manage and administer QA/QC program.
• Lead project progress meetings.
• Provide contract administrative support services.
• Oversee project inspectors and subconsultants.
• Evaluate project claims and delays; coordinate resolutions with client.
• Develop cost estimates and budgets.
• Resolve project issues with the client.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Proposal development

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer in Florida or ability to obtain in 6 months

Job description

Senior Project Engineer for FDOT CEI pursuits throughout Florida. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the construction management and quality control team in administering all aspects related to FDOT projects in accordance with FDOT standards and procedures.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Lead CEI project pursuits
• Provide leadership to the construction management team
• Lead continuous staff improvement and training
• Prepare monthly project status report
• Manage and administer QA/QC program
• Lead project progress meetings
• Provide contract administrative support services
• Oversee project inspectors and support staff including subconsultants
• Evaluate project claims, delays and coordinate timely resolution with client
• Develop cost estimates and budgets
• Resolve project issues with the client

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Civil Engineering degree or degree in related field
• Professional Engineer in Florida, or ability to obtain in 6 months
• 10 years’ experience in construction management of civil highway and bridge projects
• Preferable experience with FDOT projects
• Ability to build strong relationships within FDOT
• Working knowledge of FDOT construction and administrative procedures and programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong command of construction scheduling, proposal development and contractor means and methods for typical roadway construction elements to include, clearing and grubbing, environmental, drainage, piling, drilled shafts, retaining walls, paving and pavement base, bridge construction, concrete, and asphalt, singing and lighting, ITS and tolling
• Strong critical thinking skills

Join Dewberry and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.