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Project Engineer

Cement Recruiter
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
This position will be part of a team that operates almost as a separate engineering and construction arm mostly handling capital projects. The growing demand in the construction and building materials industry has propelled my Client to invest in building new facilities that can help expand their market reach. This dynamic team is committed to providing excellent engineering, procurement, and construction services. They strive for top quality candidates to ensure their successful development.

The type of projects the team works on ranges from full marine terminal design/procurement/construction, to planning and building out a network of satellite rail/barge terminals, to smaller scale expansions to each of the existing facilities. Additionally, as the company continues to expand and integrate vertically, there will be several new project types in these downstream markets, as well as the potential to provide these services externally.

This role will be heavily active in the field during the construction phase of a project, coordinating with subcontractors and crews, verifying quality of work, answering engineering questions and/or resolving issues that may pop up in real time.

• 1 years of Wholesale Building Materials experience
• 1 years of experience in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 years of work experience with AutoCAD
• 1 years of work experience with Microsoft Project
• Accept a background check and drug testing
• Authorized to work in the United States, No visa sponsorship

Position Overview
As a Project Engineer you bring your commitment to excellence and unwavering work ethic. You will provide administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, you will have responsibilities in overall project oversight. The ideal candidate will communicate with respect, interact with integrity, be coachable and open to mentorship, and have fun while growing professionally (i.e. work hard/play hard). This is a tight-knit team that depends on each other’s passion and skills to obtain results that are above average. If you enjoy being challenged, are curious by nature, and are willing to be exposed to all components of building a state-of-the-art import facility then this job might be a good fit.

Our Tampa location is our newest addition.  With the terminal being in the construction phase, you will be part of the ground up growth of the terminal as it moves towards completion. Once operational, you will work to continually improve the site through other projects as needed.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in development of project plan as requested. Specifically, provide support to Project Manager(s) through helping to develop business cases by gathering requirements, building investment decision models, etc.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
  • Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
  • Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
  • Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.
  • Administer subcontracts as assigned.
  • Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings.
  • Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs.
  • Aid in close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors.
  • Act as the point person for document management applications.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related degree or equivalent experience.
Must have 1-4 years of experience in the related field.
  • Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and prepare them when applicable.
  • Ability to read and understand Project financial documents and budgets and prepare them when applicable.
  • MS Excel, MS Project, and AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience preferred.
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated drive for excellence and taking initiative
  • Strong work ethics, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right, efficiently and safely.
  • Capable of using critical thinking to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and clients.
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
  • Strong organization, multitasking, time management skills, and attention to detail
  • Participate in team building activities along with socialization.

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