RK&K is excited to add a Senior Project Engineer to our Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in the Southeast Florida area, more specifically, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and nearby counties. This position will work within our Construction Management group under the direction of a RK&K Director or Construction Manager and will provide on-site technical and administration supervision of transportation construction projects.

RK&K is one of the leading CEI firms in Florida serving transportation and tolling agencies throughout the state overseeing major transportation roadway and bridge construction projects. The RK&K Construction Management team serves in the oversight and delivery of new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, safety and capacity improvement projects along urban and rural facilities.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and assigns specific tasks to administrative staff, contract support specialists and inspectors
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems
• Oversees all phases of the construction projects
• Responsible for the progress and final estimates throughout the construction project duration
• Performs internal quality assurance reviews between assignments to promote contract compliance and evaluate CEI staff
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and with clients
• Lead and support the effort to identify, market and win upcoming work assignments from various clients throughout South Florida.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with clients including governmental and private entities

Essential Requirements:

• A Civil Engineering degree and registered in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer with ten (10) years of engineering experience in construction of major road and bridge structures
• Florida project administration experience required

• FDOT Advanced MOT certification
• Experience having performed roadway and bridge project related duties in the State of Florida (i.e. Materials Acceptance and Certification System (MAC), EEO compliance, processing of Supplemental Agreements and/or work orders, progress and final estimates, reviewing and recommending field changes).
• Must be familiar with FDOT Specifications and procedures
• Attend the CTQP Quality Control Manager Course and pass the examination.
• Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self Study Course

Required Education and Certifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or similar)
• Active EIT/FE or ability to obtain in 6 months

Preferred qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration
• Experience supporting FDOT and/or other local municipal/county programs
• Two-dimensional modeling experience

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Drug-Free Workplace

"RK&K maintains a drug-free workplace. Employees of RK&K are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana"

EEO/Affirmative Action:

RK&K is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.