Project Engineer – Heavy Concrete Construction

Florida Construction Talent is recruiting a Project Engineer for a heavy concrete contractor performing complex structural concrete work across water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.

The Project Engineer supports Project Managers, field leadership and project teams with the technical and administrative work required to keep projects moving. This is an opportunity for someone with strong technical ability who wants to build a career in heavy concrete construction and project management.

Responsibilities include reviewing construction drawings and specifications; preparing and tracking submittals and RFIs; assisting with shop drawings and coordination drawings; using AutoCAD and SketchUp to support layout, detailing and project coordination; performing quantity takeoffs; maintaining project documentation and logs; helping track procurement and material needs; supporting scheduling and field coordination; visiting jobsites to verify conditions and progress; and assisting Project Managers with day-to-day project execution.

Concrete or water/wastewater experience is preferred but is not required. The employer is willing to train and educate the right candidate who has the technical ability, work ethic and desire to learn.

Career path: Project Engineer → Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager.

Compensation: $45,000-$65,000 per year based on experience and ability.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp is required. Candidates should be comfortable reading construction drawings, specifications and details and working with submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, takeoffs, coordination and project documentation.

A construction, engineering, architecture or related degree is preferred, but relevant experience and demonstrated technical ability will also be considered.

Concrete, water/wastewater or heavy-civil experience is preferred but not required. The right candidate can be trained.