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CEI Project Engineer - Project Administrator

Gannett Fleming
: $115,000 - $135,000
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Tampa
Oct 01, 2025
What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Administrator FDOT CEI to join our Construction Services Team in Western Florida! This person can be located in Sarasota, Fort Myers, or Naples, Florida. At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. What you'll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Project Engineer / Project Administrator FDOT CEI for our West Florida team who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Maintenance of construction project records in accordance with FDOT procedures. * Interface with the Owner, Contractor, and inspection staff on various facets of the project including review of contract plans and documents, day-to day construction activities and review of contractors' submittals. * Perform/oversee the review of daily inspection reports and quantity computations. * Respondents should have intimate working knowledge of FDOT District 1. * Receives general instructions regarding assignments and is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems. * Directs and assigns specific tasks to inspectors and assists in all phases of the construction project * Responsible for the progress and final estimates throughout the construction project duration. Education \| Experience: What you will bring to our firm: A Civil Engineering degree plus two (2) years of engineering experience in construction of major road or bridge structures For non-degreed personnel eight (8) years of responsible and related engineering experience, two (2) years of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures. To be in primary control, a Project Administrator must have supervised two or more inspectors as well as two or more support staff (Office Manager, Compliance Officer, and Secretary) and must have been directly responsible for all CEI services assigned CTQP Final Estimates Level II FDOT Advanced MOT Attend CTQP Quality Control Manager Course and pass the examination. A Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of engineering experience Compensation: The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: * Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. * Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. * Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. * Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. * Tuition reimbursement for continued education. * Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations * Incentive compensation for eligible positions. Company Overview: At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT. Location: Sarasota, FL, Fort Myers, FL, Naples, FL Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. #LI-SS1 #LI-Hybrid