Senior Project Engineer-Construction Engineering and Inspection

NV5•Alachua, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support our growing CEI department. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing construction projects in Florida, with experience working for and with the Florida Department of Transportation. The candidate will manage our team of field inspectors and project administration staff on highway and bridge construction projects. Responsibilities will consist of monitoring project construction progress while managing multiple CEI projects and marketing upcoming CEI pursuits. The individual should be able to take ownership of CEI projects from start to finish.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar accredited engineering degree
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing construction projects in Florida
Experience working for and with the Florida Department of Transportation
Problem Resolution Skills/Ability and confidence to recommend field changes to drawings/specifications
Excellent Communication Skills, both Verbal and Written
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and build teams
FDOT Advanced MOT Certification
CTQP Quality Control Manager and CTQP Final Estimates II
Must pass mandatory DMV check

Responsibilities

Management and administration of heavy civil, highway, and structures projects
Leading teams of project staff to directly coordinate NV5 project inspection needs in fulfillment of contract scope
Approve pay estimates, final estimates, change orders/supplemental agreements, and claims
Perform plan reviews
Create and maintain healthy client relationships
Provide technical oversight to Field Inspection Staff and facilitate a thorough understanding of construction engineering techniques and FDOT standards
Provide strong leadership to the inspection staff by answering technical questions in an effective and efficient manner
Manage schedule and financial progress of projects