Senior Project Engineer (CEI)

Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is a licensed engineer responsible for managing large complex projects and or a portfolio of transportation projects. The SPE is in direct responsible charge for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection services on their project(s), upholding the associated contract documents, ensuring team continuity, and managing client expectations. Independently develops and evaluates project challenges with a solution focused approach that focuses on the client’s goals. Responsible for client engagement & relationships, proposal development, sales, utilization, profitability, and leading and mentoring a team of professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLIENT:

• Serve as the Owner’s representative on the project and faithfully represent the Owner’s interest, with special emphasis given to issues involving public safety, quality, timely completion of the work, financial responsibility, and exceeding client expectations. 
• Exercise independent professional judgment and decision making in performing obligations and duties.
• Holds public safety paramount throughout the project.
• Work to actively develop solutions to issues encountered on the project in an expedient and proactive manner.
• Track each CEI contract in reference to contract time and budget and schedule the team accordingly.
• Reviews project teams’ performance with a focus on quality and promoting the ETM brand.
• Provide professional communication to the client, informing them of all significant activities, decisions, correspondence, reports, and other communications.
• Perform CPM schedule reviews for baseline submittals and monthly updates identifying incorrect logic or relationships being utilized.
• Responsible charge of all Change Orders, Work Order, Supplemental Agreements, and monthly and final payments issued to the construction contractor.
• Complete technical knowledge and understanding of the contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, material acceptance requirements, or other engineering documents such that determination of compliance with the contract can be identified. 
• Champion meetings held on the project whether with the client, contractor, utility agencies, Engineer of Record, Disputes Review Board, or the public.

ETM:

• Model and promote the ETM way.
• Conformance to company standard operating procedures 
• Management of assigned projects. 
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within each CEI project team.
• Assist project teams with problem solving to mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with construction projects.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Track each CEI contract in reference to contract time and budget and schedule the team accordingly to optimize project efficiency.
• Develop goals and review performance for the team. Lead by example be present and take ownership of the team.
• Responsible for adjusting staff levels and performance. 
• Identify key hires through referral or industry engagements.
• Establish and enforce quality control measures to ensure teams are meeting industry standards and client expectations.
• Managing and winning future work to feed maintain / grow the team. 
• Identify projects to avoid gaps in work.
• Premarket projects and oversee the client engagement process.
• Reviews and develops scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals.
• Represent ETM externally to clients, associations, and government agencies, acting as a trusted face and voice of ETM. 
• Achieves industry recognition and supports the company through organization involvement. 
• Stay informed about industry trends, changes in regulations, and best practices.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers in the public sector as well as with strategic partner firms to ensure long-term collaboration and partnership.
• Seeks Technology Integration and opportunities that can enhance the efficiency of the land development processes.
• Initiatives to ensure alignment with ETM's overall strategic goals and adapt to changing market dynamics within the public sector.

KEY METRICS

• Team utilization: 85%
• Individual utilization: 75%
• Profit: 12%
• NSR: $2,000,000 / year
• Sales: $2,000,000 / year on average
• Team size: >10
• Zero at fault accidents. 
• Monthly driving score 85+
• Hone your craft – be an expert in 4+ areas of construction (earthwork, utilities, asphalt, bridge, . . .)
• Take ownership and proper care for company equipment / cleanliness of vehicles.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE / EXPERIENCE

• Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Florida or ability to obtain endorsement in the State of Florida within six months of Project NTP if registered in another state.
• BS in Civil Engineering
• Six (6) years of engineering experience
• Two (2) of those years involved in relevant transportation projects.
• Exception: Five (5) years for Complex Category 2 (CC2) and PTS bridge structures
• A master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year engineering experience.
• Valid and Safe Driver License

CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• FDOT Advanced MOT
• CTQP Quality Control Manager (Attend and pass the examination)

Desired:

• CTQP Level II (Asphalt / earthwork / concrete)
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I & II
• ICS 100, 200, 700

ITS: (5) FDOT General Courses

• Managed Field Ethernet Switch Module
• Closed Circuit Television Camera Module
• Microwave Vehicle Detection System Module
• Road Weather Detection System Module
• Dynamic Message Sign Module

TC3:

• Diamond Grinding and Grooving (TC3MN009-15-T1)
• Curing, Sawing and Joint Sealing (TC3CN032-16-T
• PCC Paving Inspection (TC3CN004-15-T1)

PROFFESIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Participate in 2+ professional organizations (leadership role is preferred).
• Examples (CCD, ASCE, ASHE, ACEC, APWA, FACERS, Team Florida)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.
• The associate must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours).  Associates are occasionally required to sit and stoop.  The associate must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur outside and inside.

This job description is representative of typical responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or skills required for the job. It is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with company needs.

ETM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.