CEI Lead/Resident Engineer | Long Island, NY

LVI Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a CEI Lead to oversee construction engineering and inspection services for transportation projects in New York. You will be the primary contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and compliance with agency standards.

Responsibilities include leading CEI teams, supervising inspectors and subconsultants, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PE license preferred.
• 10+ years of CEI, construction management, or transportation infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading construction inspection teams on DOT, bridge, roadway, or transit projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, quality assurance, and construction practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Familiarity with state and local transportation agencies such as NYSDOT, NJDOT, PennDOT, or similar agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CEI teams on highway, bridge, transit, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee daily construction inspection activities and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Manage Resident Engineers, inspectors, and subconsultants.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Review change orders, pay estimates, schedules, RFIs, and construction documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, staffing, schedules, and overall performance.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to DOT and agency requirements.
• Support client development, proposals, and CEI practice growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Management

Staff Management

Contract Administration

Quality Assurance

Construction Inspection

DOT Knowledge

Budget & Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Civil Engineering / Construction Management or related)

Job description

The CEI Lead oversees construction engineering and inspection services for transportation and infrastructure projects, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with agency standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead CEI teams on highway, bridge, transit, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee daily construction inspection activities and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Manage Resident Engineers, inspectors, and subconsultants.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Review change orders, pay estimates, schedules, RFIs, and construction documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, staffing, schedules, and overall performance.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to DOT and agency requirements.
• Support client development, proposals, and CEI practice growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PE license preferred.
• 10+ years of CEI, construction management, or transportation infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading construction inspection teams on DOT, bridge, roadway, or transit projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, quality assurance, and construction practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Familiarity with state and local transportation agencies such as NYSDOT, NJDOT, PennDOT, or similar agencies preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Resident Engineer, Senior Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or CEI Program Manager background.
• Experience managing multiple projects and staff simultaneously.
• Existing relationships with public-sector transportation clients.

Desired Skills and Experience

The CEI Lead oversees construction engineering and inspection services for transportation and infrastructure projects, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with agency standards. Core Responsibilities Lead CEI teams on highway, bridge, transit, and infrastructure projects. Oversee daily construction inspection activities and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements. Manage Resident Engineers, inspectors, and subconsultants. Serve as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and design teams. Review change orders, pay estimates, schedules, RFIs, and construction documentation. Monitor project budgets, staffing, schedules, and overall performance. Ensure quality control and adherence to DOT and agency requirements. Support client development, proposals, and CEI practice growth initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. PE license preferred. 10+ years of CEI, construction management, or transportation infrastructure experience. Experience leading construction inspection teams on DOT, bridge, roadway, or transit projects. Strong understanding of contract administration, quality assurance, and construction practices. Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills. Familiarity with state and local transportation agencies such as NYSDOT, NJDOT, PennDOT, or similar agencies preferred. Preferred Experience Resident Engineer, Senior Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or CEI Program Manager background. Experience managing multiple projects and staff simultaneously. Existing relationships with public-sector transportation clients.