Senior Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / FDOT

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Naples, FL seeks a Senior Project Engineer for FDOT roadway and bridge work. You’ll own technical and commercial aspects, oversee RFIs, submittals, schedules, costs, and subcontractors, with a clear path to Project Manager.

Requires 5+ years in heavy civil, FDOT experience, a Civil Eng/Construction Mgmt degree, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel. Relocation to Southwest Florida is welcomed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering on heavy civil, highway or bridge work.
• FDOT project experience.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proficient with RFIs, subcontractor management, change orders, quantities and cost tracking.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Florida PE license is a plus.
• Based in Southwest Florida or willing to relocate to the Naples area.

Responsibilities

• Run RFIs, submittals and coordinate with the owner, Engineer of Record and field team.
• Build and update the project schedule in Primavera P6.
• Track quantities, cost against bid and monthly forecasts.
• Manage subcontractors, their contracts and change orders.
• Review plans, specifications and shop drawings for contract and FDOT conformance.
• Support monthly pay estimates, billing and cash flow.
• Coordinate survey, quality control and quality assurance inspections.
• Work with the superintendent to spot conflicts and delays before they hit the field.
• Lead project meetings with foremen, subcontractors and owner representatives.
• Keep NPDES, the SWPPP and the safety program on track.

Skills

5+ years experience

FDOT experience

Primavera P6

Excel

Leadership/ownership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / FDOT

Location: Naples, FL (Southwest Florida)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

A heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with work across Florida is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for FDOT roadway and bridge work in the Naples area. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer or a strong Project Engineer ready to step up, with 5+ years on heavy civil jobs, who wants more ownership and a clear path to Project Manager. You'll run the technical and commercial side of the job, from RFIs and submittals to subcontractors, quantities and cost, much of it FDOT work. Southwest Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Run RFIs, submittals and technical coordination with the owner, Engineer of Record and field team
• Build and update the project schedule in Primavera P6
• Track quantities, cost against bid and monthly forecasts
• Manage subcontractors, their contracts and change orders
• Review plans, specifications and shop drawings for contract and FDOT conformance
• Support monthly pay estimates, billing and cash flow
• Coordinate survey, quality control and quality assurance inspections
• Work with the superintendent to spot conflicts and delays before they hit the field
• Lead project meetings with foremen, subcontractors and owner representatives
• Keep NPDES, the SWPPP and the safety program on track

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of project engineering on heavy civil, highway or bridge work for a contractor
• FDOT project experience
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Strong with RFIs, subcontractor management, change orders, quantities and cost tracking
• Primavera P6 and Excel
• Florida PE license is a plus
• HCSS HeavyJob experience is a plus
• OSHA 30 is a plus
• Based in Southwest Florida or ready to relocate to the Naples area

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full benefits package
• Project bonus potential
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida
• A clear step toward Project Manager
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.