Flatiron Construction
Project Engineer
877 Executive Center Drive West, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
On-site · Experienced Professional
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Overview
Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges?
As a Project Engineer with Prince Contracting, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications. This role will be project based in St Petersburg, FL.
For the past 40 years Prince Contracting has been a civil construction leader across Florida. Specializing in highway, heavy civil construction & site development, we self-perform the majority of our work and are committed to delivering quality projects through both conventional and innovative methods. Resulting in the completion of hundreds of highways, roads, and bridge projects for satisfied clients.
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What you will be doing
- Review contract and specifications in its entirety
- Assist Project Manager, Project Superintendent as requested
- Assist with all schedule preparations and updates
- Assist with quantity reporting, project costs and forecasting
- Obtain pricing from subcontractors and vendors to include change orders
- Requisition equipment and material deliveries as required
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and workforce to resolve project challenges and conflicts
- Assist with monthly billing, cash flow projections, and change order processing
- Manage document control to include submittal schedules, contract documents, project record drawings, etc.
- Review Heavy Jobdaily reports for accuracy
- Prepare and maintain technical submittal list, NPDES permits, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and Project Progress Schedule as required
- Comply with notice requirements such as inspections, survey staking, joint measurements with owner and/or engineer, utility locations and adjustments, testing, claims, etc.
- Issue correspondence to subcontractors and vendors when revised plan and/or specifications affects products or services
- Assist with project closeout
- Perform additional assignments per the Project Manager’s direction
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
- 2+ years of construction engineering experience required.
- Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.