CEI Manager (Indiana) — INDOT Projects | ESOP & Benefits

Volkert Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan +employ

PTO and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. in Indiana seeks an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region. The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 5+ years of construction inspection experience and INDOT familiarity.

You will lead a team of inspectors, coordinate with the owner and designers, and ensure compliance with specifications, plans, and quality control procedures. A strong track record on INDOT or federal-aid projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5+ years of construction inspection experience
• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Field operations

Document control

Client coordination

INDOT standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

INDOT software

Job description

Volkert Inc. in Indiana seeks an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region. The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 5+ years of construction inspection experience and INDOT familiarity.

You will lead a team of inspectors, coordinate with the owner and designers, and ensure compliance with specifications, plans, and quality control procedures. A strong track record on INDOT or federal-aid projects is preferred.