Senior Project Engineer-Construction Engineering and Inspection
NV5 · Florida
📍 Alachua, FLvia icimsPosted 2026-05-26
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Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities (but not limited to) the following:
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
Qualifications
Education, experience, licensure, and skills
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar accredited engineering degree
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida
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
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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