CEI Project Administrator - Project Manager

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com), a top 500 ENR-ranked multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm with 22 offices in 9 States and over 500 employees throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a CEI Project Administrator / Project Engineer in one of our Transportation offices in Jacksonville, Orlando or Tampa.

Company Overview:

PRIME AE is on the move and for almost two decades we've been delivering architecture, engineering, and construction management solutions for all the places we live, learn, laugh, and grow. We are adding capabilities, expanding into new geographies, and looking to work with exciting talent. Whether you are seeking new challenges, greater variety, or a better opportunity, we are on the lookout for professionals who enjoy being part of something bigger. It is a great time to come onboard with us!

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will serve as a Project Administrator/Project Engineer for various FDOT district offices and other governmental agencies statewide, working on a wide range of infrastructure and roadway improvement projects. The Project Administrator/Project Engineer will be responsible for Construction Engineering and Inspections. The candidate should possess the ability to Manage construction projects and operations, to include, supervision of personnel and resources, coordination with contractors, utility companies and other personnel. The Project Administrator receives general instructions regarding assignments and is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Sr. Professional Engineer or Project Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receives general instructions regarding assignments and exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems.
• Directs and assigns specific tasks to administrative and inspection staff and assists in all phases of the construction project.
• Prepares monthly progress estimates and Final Estimate throughout the construction project duration. With limited supervision, conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Lends expertise to complex and challenging construction issues.
• Conducts QA/QC reviews.
• Provides materials testing and inspection, planning and coordination.
• Prepares thorough project documentation.
• Produces reports and verifies quantity calculations and field measures for payment purposes.
• Reviews, monitors and approves DWR's in PrC and other governmental database management systems.
• Ensures that Contractor activities meet client and specification requirements.
• Interprets plans, specifications, and special provisions of the construction Contract.
• Records project conditions before and during construction.
• Keeps client informed of all significant activities, decisions, correspondence, reports, and other communications.
• Communicates with Company staff frequently using email and telephone.
• Develops and reviews policies, methods, practices, and procedures as needed.
• Schedules, attends, and ensures attendance of appropriate staff project meetings.
• Ensures that construction delays are minimized.
• Works on projects of substantial complexity.
• May assume lead responsibilities for a team of engineers and professional support personnel.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or equivalent; OR eight (8) years of CEI, Roadway or Bridge construction experience with 2 of those years involved in relevant transportation projects.
• Two (2) years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects, or a Master's Degree is Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management and 1 year of engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Knowledge of FDOT standard construction contract terms and conditions.

• Ability to attend and successfully complete the following:

• CTQP Quality Control Manager Course.
• FDOT accredited post-tensioning training course (for post-tensioned CC2 projects).
• FDOT accredited grouting training course (for posttensioned CC2 projects).
• Critical Structures Construction Issues Self-Study Course (for structures projects).
• CTQP Final Estimates Level II
• FDOT Advanced MOT

• Strong interpersonal, coordination and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and present as required.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions, walk over rough and uneven terrain, and stand as needed to perform job.
• Ability to lead and direct a team of engineers, construction management personnel and subconsultants.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgement in anticipating and solving unpredictable engineering problems.
• Possess problem solving and analytical skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat.

Performance Expectations:

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program.
• Comply with all PRIME AE policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.
• Establish strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and design engineers.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target.
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
• Assist in negotiating contractor change orders.
• Maintain document control for correspondence, RFIs, submittals, etc.
• Oversee project schedule and budget.
• Prepare and analyze schedules.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Read plans and specifications and understand the construction contractor's means and methods.
• Solve construction problems in the field.
• Test, document, and assure quality of contractor's work.

PRIME AE Group is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

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