CEI Inspection Manager

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Inspection Manager for the Panama City/Tallahassee area, with remote/hybrid flexibility in Florida. You will help build the CEI business, strengthen client relationships, and lead teams delivering transportation and infrastructure projects.

You will supervise contracts, estimates, and staff, ensuring FDOT compliance and on-time delivery, while growing the regional presence of this storied firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CEI experience, including 5+ on FDOT road or bridge projects.
• PE license in Florida is required or actively pursued.
• Proven business development and proposal success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that wins CEI contracts with FDOT, counties, and cities.
• Build client relationships and lead proposals.
• Manage CEI teams on contract administration, estimates, EEO compliance, and changes.
• Lead and mentor Project Administrators, Inspectors, and Contract Support Specialists.
• Keep projects on schedule, on budget, and FDOT compliant.

Skills

CEI experience

Communication skills

Proposal development

Project leadership

Education

Civil engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Florida

Tools

CTQP Final Estimates Level II

CTQP Quality Control Manager

FDOT MOT

Job description

Remote/Hybrid

$150,000 - $189,000 Build the Panhandle CEI business and your career with the authority, visibility, and support to make a real impact. With your business development expertise, you’ll shape growth strategy, strengthen key client relationships, win meaningful transportation and infrastructure work, and build and lead the team that delivers it.

CEI Inspection Manager Panama City, FL Fulltime Remote/Hybrid $150,000 - $189,000 Build the Panhandle CEI business and your career with the authority, visibility, and support to make a real impact. With your business development expertise, you’ll shape growth strategy, strengthen key client relationships, win meaningful transportation and infrastructure work, and build and lead the team that delivers it.

With direct access to GAI leadership, the resources of a stable firm founded in 1958, and more room to influence decisions than you may find at a larger national firm, this is an opportunity to create a lasting market presence while accelerating your own professional growth.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

TEAM LEADERSHIP

CAREER GROWTH

What You Will Do

• Be part of a team that wins new CEI contracts with FDOT, counties, and cities.
• Build client relationships and lead proposals.
• Manage CEI teams on contract administration, estimates, EEO compliance, and changes.
• Lead and mentor Project Administrators, Inspectors, and Contract Support Specialists.
• Keep projects on schedule, on budget, and FDOT compliant.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of CEI experience, including 5+ on FDOT road or bridge projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Florida
• Proven business development and proposal success.
• CTQP Final Estimates Level II.
• CTQP Quality Control Manager.
• FDOT Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Civil engineering degree.
• Existing FDOT District 3 client relationships.

Location and Travel

Assigned to the Tallahassee or Panama City, FL area, supported by our Jacksonville office. Field, office, and client-facing work. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits

Health

Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability, and EAP

Time Off

Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays plus a floating holiday, and parental leave

Growth

401(k) match, performance bonuses, tuition, and certification support