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Location: Lakeland, FL (Polk County) | Schedule: Full-Time, Direct Hire, on-site | Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 + Bonus

Overview

An established heavy-civil contractor with a strong, well-funded backlog is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to help lead a major FDOT highway build in the Lakeland / Polk County corridor. This is a high-visibility infrastructure project offering a clear path toward a Project Manager role for the right candidate.

What you'll do

• Run the RFI and submittal process end to end, keeping designers, the owner, and subcontractors moving so the project stays on 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
• Manage 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
• Maintain documentation, daily reports, and as-builts to FDOT standards, and mentor project engineers

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering experience on heavy-civil / heavy-highway projects
• Hands-on FDOT (or comparable DOT) roadway project experience
• Strong command of RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and field coordination
• 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)

Preferred qualifications

• PE (Professional Engineer) license strongly preferred
• Deep familiarity with FDOT specs and documentation (Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction)
• Experience stepping toward or acting in a Project Manager role

Compensation and benefits

• $130,000 – $150,000 base plus bonus
• Direct-hire position with full benefits including medical, retirement, and PTO

Why this role

This role offers a marquee FDOT project, a clear path to Project Manager, and the stability of an established, well-funded builder with steady work ahead.