CEI Manager

Volkert, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager for its Midwest Region based in Indiana. You will oversee daily field operations, mentor inspectors, and coordinate among the owner (INDOT or LPA), designers, and utilities to keep projects on track.

The role requires INDOT project experience, an engineering background, and certifications. You will manage schedules, documentation, and QA processes while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across multiple concurrent construction activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience; or 8–10+ years equivalent
• INDOT Certified Technician qualifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory MVR
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations on assigned projects with INDOT specs and contract docs.
• Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of inspectors and technicians across concurrent construction activities.
• Serve as liaison between prime contractor, owner (INDOT or LPA), designers, utilities, and stakeholders; run progress meetings.
• Review and interpret construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals; track contractor schedule.
• Oversee materials acceptance and testing per INDOT Frequency Manual and QA procedures.
• Maintain records of quantities, daily reports, change orders, and pay estimates in construction management software.
• Prepare and submit Final Construction Record for closeout and audit.
• Monitor work zone safety, traffic maintenance, environmental commitments, and erosion control compliance.
• Identify and help resolve field issues, claims, and design conflicts with engineer of record

Skills

INDOT software proficiency

OSHA 10

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

5+ years of construction inspection experience or 8–10+ years combined experience

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.

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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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

Indiana