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CEI Senior Project Engineer

Fort Myers, FL; Hybrid; Naples, FL; Port Charlotte, FL

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.
 
Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
 
As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

 

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Administrator to lead Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services on FDOT, LAP, county, and municipal transportation projects throughout Florida. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management, contract administration, construction oversight, quality assurance, client coordination, and mentoring CEI staff while serving as the primary point of contact between the owner, contractor, and project team. This position is ideal for an experienced transportation professional who can successfully lead CEI teams, manage client relationships, and deliver FDOT and local agency construction projects from notice-to-proceed through final acceptance.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Senior CEI Project Engineer and Project Administrator on transportation construction projects.
  • Manage project delivery, schedules, budgets, documentation, and staff assignments.
  • Coordinate with FDOT, local agencies, municipalities, contractors, utility companies, and project stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, standards, and agency requirements.
  • Review and process pay applications, change orders, supplemental agreements, claims, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
  • Lead progress meetings and prepare project correspondence and reports.
  • Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities performed by CEI staff.
  • Verify quantities, materials testing, contract compliance, and contractor performance.
  • Monitor project schedules and identify potential risks, delays, and constructability issues.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to inspectors and support staff.
  • Coordinate project closeout activities, final acceptance, and as-built documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required or ability to obtain Florida P.E. licensure within six (6) months of hire.
  • Minimum 5+ years of FDOT and/or Florida CEI experience.
  • Experience serving in a CEI leadership role, such as Project Administrator, Assistant Project Administrator, Project Engineer, or Senior Inspector.
  • Thorough understanding of FDOT specifications, standards, procedures, and construction documentation requirements.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and client management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and staff simultaneously.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

  • FDOT Project Administrator experience.
  • FDOT CTQP certifications.
  • Experience with SiteManager, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience managing roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and transportation improvement projects.
  • Local agency and municipal CEI experience is highly preferred, particularly with Lee County, Collier County, Hendry County, Hardee County, City of Fort Myers, City of Cape Coral, and other Florida local governments.
  • Experience administering FDOT LAP-funded construction projects.
  • Established working relationships with FDOT District personnel and local agency clients.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
  • Diverse portfolio of local agency transportation projects.
  • Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Florida.

Why you'll love working for us:

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
Apex Job Title: Engineer 3 - Sr Project Engineer

Req ID: 12184

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