Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / Highway
Human Capital Ventures
Tampa, FL · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Project Engineer, Heavy Civil / Highway
Location: Tampa, FL (Tampa Bay area)
Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction
A heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with work across Florida is hiring a Project Engineer out of its Tampa office. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer or experienced Field Engineer with 5 to 8 years in civil construction who has managed multiple activities at once and wants a real path with a stable, well backed employer. You’ll own the engineering and project controls side of heavy civil highway work, much of it FDOT work. Tampa Bay locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Review the contract and specifications in their entirety
Support the Project Manager and Project Superintendent on day to day project needs
Prepare and update the project schedule in Primavera P6
Track quantities, project costs and forecasting
Get pricing from subcontractors and vendors, including change orders
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and crews to resolve field conflicts
Support monthly billing, cash flow projections and change order processing
Run document control for submittals, contract documents and record drawings
Review HeavyJob daily reports for accuracy
Keep NPDES permits, the SWPPP, inspections, survey staking and joint measurements with the owner on track
What We’re Looking For
5 to 8 years of experience in the civil construction field, office and field
Experience managing multiple activities at once on heavy civil work
B.S. in Civil Engineering, ideally with a Construction Engineering and Management emphasis
Proficiency with Primavera P6, Excel and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
FDOT project experience is a plus
HCSS HeavyJob experience is a plus
Based in the Tampa Bay area or ready to relocate
Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation
Full benefits package
Project bonus potential
Established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida
A real career track in project management with a contractor that keeps adding work in Florida
Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.