Project Engineer - Roadway/Bridge

Project Engineer - Roadway/Bridge

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Dade City, FL TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $90,000 - $120,000 / yr ID FL173-2751083 POSTED Apr 11, 2026 Responsibilities Execute engineering tasks for planning, overseeing, and managing mega-scale infrastructure projects valued in hundreds of millions of dollars.

Key duties include:

Leading stakeholder meetings (owners, contractors, foremen, supervisors) to align on progress, schedules, challenges, and technical issues for projects over $50 million. Coordinating timely exchange of technical data between teams and owners. Reviewing specifications and data to ensure contractual and design compliance; resolving issues promptly. Providing technical support, managing RFIs, and resolving Non-Conformance Reports with required approvals. Identifying potential delays/conflicts and recommending efficiency improvements. Developing work plans and procedures with necessary approvals. Scheduling and monitoring activities on projects over $50 million, including supplier coordination. Estimating quantities, maintaining bills of materials, and managing budgets. Analyzing supplier quotations and conducting cost-benefit analyses for projects over $50 million. Ensuring accurate project costing for accounting and performing subcontractor variance analyses. Directing construction by negotiating/managing subcontractor contracts and change orders. Conducting quality inspections and coordinating surveying and Safety, Health & Environmental programs. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Hands-on experience with Cast-In-Place (CIP) concrete walls (retaining, MSE, sound, bridge approach/wing walls) across all phases. Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications, plans, shop drawings, and quality controls. Experience on FDOT roadway/bridge projects, including formwork, rebar, inspections, and documentation. Minimum 3 years in civil infrastructure engineering/construction management on projects over $50 million. Proven subcontractor contract negotiation and change order management on large projects. Expertise in cost estimation, financial analysis (bills of materials, quotations, variances, cost-benefit) on projects over $50 million. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera) for scheduling and performance analysis. Experience coordinating RFIs on large-scale projects The role provides outstanding opportunities for professional growth in Florida's rapidly expanding infrastructure sector, driven by multibillion-dollar state investments extending through 2026 and beyond. Key initiatives include FDOT's Moving Florida Forward program, Turnpike widening projects, I-4 corridor upgrades, and significant port expansions.