CEI Inspection Manager

GAI Consultants; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 189.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO and holidays, parental-le

401(k) match, tuition and certif.

Descripción de la vacante

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a seasoned CEI Business Development Leader to grow the Panhandle CEI footprint from the Tallahassee/Panama City area, supported by our Jacksonville office.

You will shape growth strategy, win FDOT projects, and build key client relationships while leading a capable CEI team. You will mentor Project Administrators, Inspectors, and Contract Support Specialists, ensure project schedules and budgets, and keep FDOT compliance across contracts.

Formación

• 10+ years of CEI experience, including 5+ years on FDOT road or bridge projects.
• PE license issued in Florida.
• Proven track record in business development and winning proposals.
• CTQP Quality Control Manager certification.
• FDOT Advanced MOT certification.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

CEI experience

FDOT project experience

PE license (FL)

Business development

Proposal development

CTQP QC Manager

FDOT Advanced MOT

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Descripción del empleo

$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 Quality Control Manager.
• FDOT Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

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

Ready to grow our Panhandle CEI business?

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Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

FDOT CTQP QC Manager

FDOT Advanced MOT

Driver's License

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