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

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is assisting in finding a Senior Project Engineer for a prominent FDOT heavy-civil highway project in Lakeland, FL.

The role offers direct-hire, full-time employment with a strong compensation package and growth toward Project Manager responsibilities. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of heavy-civil project engineering, hands-on FDOT experience, and proficiency with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and MS Project.

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 — keep designers, the owner, and subcontractors moving so the project stays on schedule.
• Drive the schedule — build, update, and analyze CPM schedules, identify critical path risks, and provide look-aheads to field teams.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and crews on sequence, deliveries, and subcontractors.
• Own the numbers — track quantities, prepare pay estimates, and monthly owner pay apps.
• Review plans for constructability and FDOT compliance; manage changes and cost proposals.
• Maintain tight FDOT-compliant documentation, daily reports, and as-builts; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

5+ years experience

FDOT experience

RFI/Submittals

Scheduling

Field coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search is assisting in finding a Senior Project Engineer for a prominent FDOT heavy-civil highway project in Lakeland, FL.

The role offers direct-hire, full-time employment with a strong compensation package and growth toward Project Manager responsibilities. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of heavy-civil project engineering, hands-on FDOT experience, and proficiency with Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and MS Project.