Senior Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / FDOT - Path to PM

The Keystone Distinction Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead a major FDOT highway project. This direct-hire, full-time role offers strong compensation and a clear path to project management.

You will manage RFIs, submittals, scheduling, cost control, and documentation while coordinating with the Superintendent and crews to keep the project on schedule and FDOT compliant. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in heavy-civil / highway work, hands-on FDOT experience, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering on heavy-civil / heavy-highway projects.
• Hands-on FDOT roadway project experience.
• Strong command of RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and field coordination.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field — or equivalent field experience.
• Comfort with construction scheduling and PM software (Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project).

Responsibilities

• Run the RFI and submittal process end to end — keeping designers, the owner, and subcontractors moving so the project stays on schedule.
• Drive the schedule — build, update, and analyze CPM schedules, spot critical-path risk early, and keep the field ahead with look-aheads.
• Partner with the Superintendent and crews on work sequencing, material deliveries, and subcontractor coordination.
• Own the numbers — quantity tracking, pay estimates, and monthly owner pay applications.
• Review plans and specs for constructability and FDOT compliance, and manage change orders and cost proposals.
• Keep documentation, daily reports, and as-builts tight to FDOT standards — and mentor the project engineers coming up behind you.

Skills

Heavy civil / highway experience

FDOT experience

Scheduling & CPM

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead a major FDOT highway project. This direct-hire, full-time role offers strong compensation and a clear path to project management.

You will manage RFIs, submittals, scheduling, cost control, and documentation while coordinating with the Superintendent and crews to keep the project on schedule and FDOT compliant. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in heavy-civil / highway work, hands-on FDOT experience, and