CEI Project Administrator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Orlando, Fort Lauderdale (FL, FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in consulting seeks a Project Administrator to oversee financial and contract administration for transportation projects. This role requires effective communication and coordination with various stakeholders to ensure project compliance and success. The ideal candidate will have a background in Civil Engineering or relevant construction experience, demonstrating strong attention to detail and results orientation. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact project outcomes and community relations, all within a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant transportation project experience for Engineering graduates.
• 8 years of CEI, roadway, or bridge construction experience for non-degree holders.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Engineers in monitoring project financial performance.
• Coordinate project inspection activities to ensure compliance with standards.
• Track project progress and communicate critical issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Effective communication

Conflict management

Delegation

Dependability

Planning and organization

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CEI Project Administrator

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Fort Lauderdale, FL

ID: 23380

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,300 professionals, offering multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services across the United States. We are ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms.

Our Construction Management Team seeks a Project Administrator in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The successful candidate will oversee financial and contract administration of assigned projects. This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship, except for TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Engineers in monitoring project financial performance.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards.
• Engage with the public, government agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and internal/external parties to address inquiries and resolve field issues.
• Assign tasks to inspectors and oversee their activities.
• Notify contractors of non-compliance issues and necessary corrective actions.
• Track project progress, identify potential overruns, and communicate critical issues.
• Analyze project-related issues and propose solutions.
• Manage administrative aspects such as contract reviews, scheduling, project accounting, reporting, and cash management.
• Assist in developing marketing and communication materials.
• Review plans for constructability and biddability.
• Represent the company at community and business meetings.

Non-essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Contribute to new project proposals and RFP development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain positive relations with contractors, vendors, and consultants.

Required Experience

For candidates with Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management degrees: two (2) years of relevant transportation project experience.

For candidates without these degrees: a high school diploma or equivalent plus eight (8) years of CEI, roadway, or bridge construction experience.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Florida PE license.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted in an office environment, primarily sedentary, with occasional standing and walking. Conditions are safe and comfortable, with adequate lighting and temperature.

Job Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Client focus
• Effective communication
• Conflict management
• Delegation
• Dependability
• Planning and organization
• Results orientation

Managerial Competencies

• Performance management

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected characteristic.