Senior Project Engineer - CEI

Description We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer who brings strong technical experience, sound judgment, and a steady approach to leading Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) projects. This role is an important part of our team’s success and will involve guiding field activities, supporting inspectors and engineers, and ensuring our work aligns with our clients’ expectations. If you have solid CEI or construction administration experience and hold or can obtain your Florida PE License, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you. You will be part of a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and steady leadership, with the chance to contribute meaningfully to the success of our projects and the growth of our people. Your Primary Responsibilities will include Manage day-to-day CEI project operations to ensure compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, governing regulations, and safety standards. Provide technical guidance to the project team, interpret plans and specifications, and resolve field issues while documenting and communicating decisions clearly. Review and evaluate Contractor submittals, including RFIs, CPM schedules, and claim packages, and provide well-supported recommendations. Ensure CEI documentation, materials records, and correspondence meet contract, CPAM, and quality standards. Lead and coordinate CEI project staff, ensuring high-quality documentation, communication, and adherence to internal policies and procedures. Lead project meetings and coordinate with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to support progress and issue resolution. Manage project budgets, track labor usage, and support overall financial performance and forecasting. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, partners, and other project stakeholders to support successful project delivery. Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance in technical, administrative, and leadership growth areas. Support business development by identifying future work opportunities and participating in pursuit activities. What you'll need Must have an Engineering degree and registration in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months). Must have six (6) years of engineering experience (2 of which are in major road or bridge construction). Strong technical writing skills FDOT Advanced MOT Attend CTQP QC Manager Course and pass the examination. Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course Position requires a minimum of 40 hours a week. (Salary) DRMP Offers Excellent compensation package Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs 401(k) Plan and Match Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks) Mentorship Program Tuition Reimbursement Parental Leave Competitive health and dental insurance premiums Variety of voluntary benefit options Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability Company-furnished life insurance Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account and More DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer. About DRMP Transforming communities and strengthening connectivity across the Southeast since 1977, DRMP is an award-winning multidiscipline firm that delivers infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of our public, private, and industrial clients. We're 700+ employees strong and growing, with 23 strategically located offices. With expertise in six core markets – alternative delivery, construction services, federal, surveying and mapping/geospatial, and transportation – we’re ranked among Engineering News-Record’s “Top 500 Design Firms” and have earned both local and national recognition for project excellence. That growth and recognition wouldn’t be possible without the people behind it. At DRMP, employees are supported, challenged, and valued through professional development, career advancement opportunities, and work that contributes to the communities we serve. When you join DRMP, you’re not just building a career – you are making a difference and helping shape what’s next. Our hiring process Stage 1: Applied Stage 2: Initial Screening Stage 3: 1st Interview Stage 4: Offer Stage 5: Hired