Senior Roadway CEI Project Engineer – FDOT Lead

KCI; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Family friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training and mentoring

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. in Tampa is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager/SPE to lead projects with FDOT and local roadway authorities. The role expects 10+ years of relevant experience and a licensed engineer to drive project delivery and client relations.

The position emphasizes construction management leadership, safety compliance, scheduling and budgeting, and collaboration with design teams and sub-consultants. A strong track record of meeting budgets and schedules is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or GED or 8 years with a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through regular performance feedback and identifying client needs and future projects.
• Establish strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and design engineers.
• Manage the work routine of all assigned staff, assigning job activities as required.
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as necessary.
• Ensure the effective use of equipment and personnel.
• Supervise subordinate construction inspectors and provide assistance to project management as required.
• Identity, implement, and adhere to safe working practices.
• Maintain active participation in professional and business organizations.
• Submit and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff.
• Mentor and train staff.
• Understand OSHA Safety Standards and KCI corporate policies and follow them at all times.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure projects comply with ISO standards.
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.
• Manage project schedules to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Assist with receivables management.
• Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets.
• Maintain document control for correspondence, RFIs, submittals, etc.
• Prepare and analyze schedules and cost estimates.
• Read plans and specifications, understand the construction contractor’s means and methods.
• Test, document, and assure the quality of the contractor’s work.
• Analyze change orders and disputes, making recommendations to the owner.
• Solve construction problems in the field efficiently.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Organizational/time management

Communication/interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. in Tampa is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager/SPE to lead projects with FDOT and local roadway authorities. The role expects 10+ years of relevant experience and a licensed engineer to drive project delivery and client relations.

The position emphasizes construction management leadership, safety compliance, scheduling and budgeting, and collaboration with design teams and sub-consultants. A strong track record of meeting budgets and schedules is preferred.