Senior Project Engineer - FDOT Highway, Path to PM

KLA Industries; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer focused on heavy civil / FDOT highway projects. Join a marquee FDOT build with a clear path to Project Manager and a strong backlog behind this flagship program. Bring 5+ years in heavy-civil, FDOT experience, and strong scheduling and RFI/submittal skills.

Direct-hire with full benefits and a competitive six-figure compensation. This role offers mentorship and opportunity to lead critical work that shapes the community’s

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering on heavy civil or heavy-highway projects.
• Hands-on FDOT roadway project experience.
• Proficient in RFIs, submittals, scheduling and field coordination.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficient with PM software such as Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs and submittals end to end to keep the project on schedule.
• Drive the schedule with CPM analyses and look-aheads.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and crews on sequencing and deliveries.
• Own quantities tracking, pay estimates, and monthly pay applications.
• Review plans for constructability and FDOT compliance; manage change orders.
• Maintain documentation and mentor junior project engineers.

Skills

Heavy civil project experience

FDOT roadway experience

RFI / submittals management

Scheduling / CPM scheduling

Field coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

KLA Industries in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer focused on heavy civil / FDOT highway projects. Join a marquee FDOT build with a clear path to Project Manager and a strong backlog behind this flagship program. Bring 5+ years in heavy-civil, FDOT experience, and strong scheduling and RFI/submittal skills.

Direct-hire with full benefits and a competitive six-figure compensation. This role offers mentorship and opportunity to lead critical work that shapes the community’s