Senior Project Engineer, Construction

Our Central Florida Construction Practice is looking for a CEI Sr. Project Engineer - FDOT - for the Construction Management and Construction Engineering Inspection group in the Central Florida Area.  

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Project Engineer with the ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing); direct complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program; plan and organize the work of subordinate and staff members; develop and/or reviews policies, methods, practices, and procedures; and reviews programs for conformance with Florida Department of Transportation standards.  Design Build experience preferred.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintenance of construction project records in accordance with FDOT procedures.
• Interface with the Owner, Contractor, Project Administrator, and all staff on various facets of the project including contract change orders, item payments, and material testing.
• Ability to support new project pursuits, win work, and oversee construction management team.
• Direct and organize project meetings and oversee/assist with preparation of meeting reports.
• Preparation of monthly progress reports and maintenance of project logs.
• Perform/oversee the review of daily inspection reports and quantity computations.
• Respondents should have intimate working knowledge of FDOT Districts 1,4 & 5 in Central Florida; Florida’s Turnpike and possess all the necessary qualifications/certifications.
• Direct and assign specific tasks to CEI staff and assist in all phases of the construction project.
• Will be responsible for the oversight, progress, and estimates throughout the construction project duration.
• Must be motivated to win and manage new projects in addition to strengthening client relationships.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Orlando, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Compensation: $193,000 - 208,000 per year

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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