CEI Area Manager - Central Florida

slihrms; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

slihrms is seeking a CEI Area Manager - Central Florida to lead the Orlando, FL operations for a large CEI unit. You will oversee staff, project delivery, client relations, and growth across roads, bridges, and related infrastructure, with accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, and the ability to collaborate with sales and business units to win work and deliver complex CEI projects in the Central Florida region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Post graduate degree preferred.
• Management coursework and/or MBA a plus.
• This level may be achieved by technical professionals or technical managers with 15 years of experience since B.S., with at least three of these years in positions with project management.

Responsibilities

• Staff Administration: lead CEI staff, recruit and staff as needed, conduct performance reviews and career planning, provide coaching and development, enforce policies.
• Project Delivery and Management: oversee CEI project execution, monitor quality and conformance, manage finances, supervise field staff and QA activities.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance: pursue new project opportunities, manage client relations, assist in proposal development and budgeting, collaborate with sales and business units.
• Contracts and Financial: negotiate contracts with clients and subconsultants, monitor budgets and accounts receivable.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a CEI Area Manager - Central Florida to join our team in Orlando, FL.

The CEI Area Manager will oversee the operations, assignments, activities, and resources for the Central FL region. The position will manage project execution, client relations, and business growth for a large operating unit of the firm, or for a large client or technical discipline (typically with annual project revenues over $5M). Provide leadership, direction and guidance to managers and staff within area of responsibility. Responsible for achieving business growth, quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability goals and objectives for West FL. The positions will actively work with both business units and sales directors to develop and implement strategy and to identify opportunities for staffing projects. The primary market supported is roads and bridges, but may also include aviation, water infrastructure and rail & transit.

Your role

Typical duties and responsibilities of job

• Staff Administration: The area manager will lead a diverse team of CEI staff with a focus on promoting a culture of teamwork, quality, client service, safety, and excellence. Is responsible for monitoring and identifying staffing needs based on current and future workload projections. Leads the recruiting, hiring, transferring or terminating staff as necessary and is responsible for determining salary offers for new hire candidates as well as salary and position adjustments for existing staff. Conducts semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports. Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development. Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and business objectives/needs. Advises staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance.
• Project Delivery and Management: The area manager is responsible for fulfilling senior project engineer roles and/or supporting and developing senior project engineer direct reports in the successful delivery of CEI projects. Responsible for the administration and observation of construction activities to determine work quality and substantial conformance with plans and specifications. Represents the firm to the construction project group and has ultimate responsibility for the firm's performance on the project. Reviews financial performance of projects being produced and/or managed within the area of responsibility; assists managers in proactively identifying potential problem projects to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial losses and client dissatisfaction. Leads subordinate internal staff involved in the observation, testing and sampling of construction materials, observation of construction work, and documentation of plan revisions and work progress. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the area of responsibility. Reviews project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects. Assists managers in resolving problems concerning work with other work units.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance: Participates in the development of the annual and strategic plans for the area of responsibility and implements accordingly. Actively pursues new project opportunities for the area of responsibility and the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients. Participates in the evaluation of new project opportunities for the area of responsibility and recommends go/no-go action. Identifies project proposal preparation and interview teams and develops project marketing budgets subject to review and approval by senior management. Identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems. Maintains visibility and professional currency by participating in professional organizations and encourages staff to do the same. Continues to support our client base of FDOT and several Cities within this region. Collaborates with other CEI Area Managers and business unit market leaders to share technical capabilities and resources as needed.
• Contracts and Financial: Conducts contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants. Participates in reviews of project budgets. Monitors project performance to ensure project profitability. Monitors accounts receivable and client billings. May perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About you

Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Post graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or technical managers with 15 years of experience since B.S., with at least three of these years in positions with project manageme