CEI Manager

Volkert Inc.; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Supplementary voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager for the Midwest Region in Indiana. You will oversee field operations, mentor inspectors, and coordinate with prime contractors, INDOT, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering or related degree with 5+ years of construction inspection, INDOT experience, and the ability to obtain necessary certifications. This on-site role offers growth in a top design firm with ESOP and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience or 8-10+ years with equivalent education.
• INDOT and/or federal-aid LPA project experience preferred.
• INDOT Certified Technician qualifications or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with INDOT standards and contract documents.
• Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of inspectors and technicians.
• Serve as liaison between prime contractor, owner, designers, utilities, and stakeholders; lead progress meetings and issue minutes.

Skills

5+ years construction inspection

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

INDOT Certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification

Tools

INDOT construction records software

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced CEI Manager to support our Midwest Region located in the state of Indiana.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with 5+ years of construction inspection experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage daily field operations on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with the INDOT Standard Specifications, plans, special provisions, and contract documents
• Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of inspectors and technicians, delegating assignments across concurrent construction activities
• Serve as the primary liaison between the prime contractor, the owner (INDOT or LPA), designers, utilities, and stakeholders, including running progress meetings, issuing minutes, and handling project correspondence
• Review and interpret construction documents, shop drawings, and material submittals, and track the contractor's schedule
• Oversee materials acceptance and testing in accordance with the INDOT Frequency Manual, and verify the contractor's quality control procedures
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, daily reports, change orders, and pay estimates using INDOT's construction management software
• Prepare and submit a complete, accurate Final Construction Record for closeout and audit
• Monitor work zone safety, maintenance of traffic, environmental commitments, and erosion control (Rule 5 / SWPPP) compliance
• Identify and help resolve field issues, claims, and design conflicts in coordination with the engineer of record

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with 5+ years of construction inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of education and 8-10+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience managing INDOT and/or federal-aid LPA projects
• INDOT Certified Technician qualifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)
• Proficiency with INDOT construction records software
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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