Senior Project Engineer — Heavy Civil / FDOT Roadway & BridgeOrlando, FL · Full-Time · Direct Hire ·OpportunityA confidential Florida heavy civil contractor is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join the team on a major FDOT roadway and bridge infrastructure project in Orlando.This is a strong seat for a project engineer who has already been exposed to large civil work and is ready for more responsibility — RFIs, subcontractors, technical coordination, cost tracking, schedule support, quality, field coordination, and owner/EOR communication.The work is real infrastructure: FDOT roadway, bridge, CIP walls, MSE walls, sound walls, bridge approach and wing walls, technical details, construction sequencing, and major project execution.This is not a paperwork-only PE role. The company needs someone who can connect the technical side of the job with what is actually happening in the field.Why This Role Is Worth a ConversationThis opportunity offers:A direct-hire role with an established Florida heavy civil contractorA seat on a $100M+ FDOT infrastructure projectExposure to roadway, bridge, CIP concrete, retaining walls, MSE walls, sound walls, and bridge approach workA step-up opportunity for a strong PE ready to operate at a senior levelCompetitive base compensation with project bonus opportunityFull benefitsRelocation consideration for the right candidateA confidential process from first conversation through final stepsThis is the kind of role that can sharpen a project engineer fast because the work is large, technical, and visible.What You'll Be DrivingThe Senior Project Engineer will help manage the technical, commercial, and coordination side of a major FDOT civil infrastructure project.Key responsibilities include:Lead and support project meetings with owners, foremen, contractors, supervisors, and internal project teamsCoordinate technical information between the project team, owner, Engineer of Record, subcontractors, and field leadershipManage RFIs and coordinate Non-Conformance Report resolutionReview specifications, technical data, plans, shop drawings, and project details for contract and design conformanceCoordinate CIP concrete wall work, including retaining walls, MSE walls, sound walls, bridge approach walls, and wing wallsSupport layout, reinforcing steel coordination, formwork, concrete placement, and curing activitiesSchedule and monitor construction activities on large-scale infrastructure workIdentify conflicts, delays, and technical issues before they create field disruptionDevelop operational work plans and procedures with EOR and owner approval when requiredEstimate quantities, build bills of materials, and help maintain project budgetsReview supplier quotes from quality, manufacturing, engineering, and design standpointsNegotiate and manage subcontractor contract terms and change ordersTrack cost vs. bid performance variance and support cost-benefit analysisSchedule and support quality control / quality assurance inspectionsCoordinate surveying operationsSupport implementation of the Safety, Health, and Environmental programWhat We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate has heavy civil project engineering experience and understands FDOT work, project controls, field coordination, subcontractor management, and technical problem-solving.Required background:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field3+ years of civil infrastructure project engineering and/or construction management experienceExperience on large infrastructure projects valued at $50M+Demonstrated experience with CIP concrete walls, including retaining, MSE, sound, bridge approach, and wing wallsWorking knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications, and quality control requirementsAbility to interpret FDOT plans, shop drawings, and technical detailsExperience managing RFIs, technical coordination, subcontractor issues, and change ordersCost estimating, quantity tracking, and financial analysis experience on large-scale workProficiency with construction project management software such as Procore, Primavera, or similarPreferred experience:Florida PE licenseFDOT prequalification experienceOSHA 30Roadway / bridge project experience in Florida or the SoutheastExperience with $100M+ civil infrastructure projects#J-18808-Ljbffr