Senior Professional Engineer

Palm Beach County's Department of Airports is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to lead the design and construction oversight of complex airport development projects. This is a high-impact role for a licensed professional committed to engineering excellence, project management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Professional Engineer with our Department of Airports, your role will be integral to the planning, design and development of the County's aviation infrastructure. Primary responsibilities include :

• Project Leadership

Manage teams of design professionals, construction managers, and general contractors throughout all phases of airport construction projects.

Perform comprehensive reviews of final bid documents, conduct constructability assessments, and participate in public bid processes to ensure readiness and regulatory compliance.

Review, negotiate, and process change orders, contractor pay estimates, and construction schedules. Ensure alignment with contract terms and budget constraints.

Translate technical plans and specifications into functional and operational outcomes for project stakeholders. Ensure designs meet user needs and business goals.

Attend and lead coordination meetings to resolve design issues, inspections, County procedures, and utility conflicts. Collaborate with consultants, County staff, municipalities, and agencies to maintain compliance with regulations and standards.

Coordinate the project permitting process with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies. Monitor timelines and ensure all necessary approvals are secured.

Evaluate and negotiate fees for additional professional services. Monitor budgets and approve close-out documentation and final pay applications.

Supervise and mentor construction coordination staff, assigning workloads, overseeing performance, and guiding development in alignment with project milestones.