Senior Project Engineer – FDOT Heavy Civil

Accounting Search; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a major FDOT heavy civil/highway project in Lakeland, FL. This direct-hire, full-time opportunity offers a marquee roadway program with a clear path to Project Manager, backed by a strong backlog and stability.

You will lead RFI/submittal processes, manage schedules (CPM), coordinate with designers, owner, and subcontractors, and drive cost control and documentation in FDOT-compliant fashion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading heavy-civil/heavy-highway projects.
• Hands-on FDOT/ DOT roadway project experience.
• Strong RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and field coordination knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Run the RFI and submittal process end to end, coordinating designers, owner, and subcontractors to keep schedule.
• Drive the schedule: build, update, and analyze CPM schedules and look aheads.
• Partner with Superintendent and crews on sequencing, deliveries, and subcontractor coordination.
• Own the numbers: tracking quantities, pay estimates, and monthly owner pay applications.
• Review plans for constructability and FDOT compliance; manage change orders and cost proposals.
• Maintain tight documentation, daily reports, and as-builts per FDOT standards; mentor junior project engineers.

Skills

5+ years exp heavy civil/highway

FDOT roadway experience

Scheduling/PM software

Field coordination

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a major FDOT heavy civil/highway project in Lakeland, FL. This direct-hire, full-time opportunity offers a marquee roadway program with a clear path to Project Manager, backed by a strong backlog and stability.

You will lead RFI/submittal processes, manage schedules (CPM), coordinate with designers, owner, and subcontractors, and drive cost control and documentation in FDOT-compliant fashion.