CEI Project Administrator/Project Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Arcadia (FL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Flexible work week

Local travel opportunities

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a CEI Project Administrator/Project Engineer in Florida to guide infrastructure projects from planning through execution.

The role blends office oversight with field presence on active job sites, ensuring quality, documentation, and contract compliance. Ideal candidates have a civil/structural engineering background, strong communication skills, and familiarity with FDOT guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required or 8+ years engineering experience in transportation projects.
• Experience as Project Administrator/Assistant Project Administrator or Contract Support Specialist in transportation projects.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to navigate active construction sites.
• Proficient in interpreting contracts and enforcing standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of plans, documents, and submittals per FDOT guidelines.
• Coordinate between owners, contractors, and inspection staff to keep alignment.
• Review daily inspection reports and quantity computations for accuracy and compliance.
• Review and distribute contractor submittals to meet contract requirements.
• Track contract progress, maintain logs, prepare monthly progress estimates, and finalize estimate package.
• Assign tasks to inspectors and support all phases of project execution.
• Ensure activities align with FDOT policies and CPAM.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma with 8 years engineering experience

Tools

CTQP credentials (Final Estimates Level II)

Job description

CEI Project Administrator/Project Engineer

Location: US-FL-Miami | US-FL-Ft. Lauderdale | US-FL-Arcadia | US-FL-Ft. Myers | US-FL-Doral | US-FL-West Palm Beach

Step Into Construction Leadership as a CEI Project Administrator/Project Engineer — Drive Quality & Innovation. Are you prepared to guide complex infrastructure projects from the ground up? Do you bring the steady expertise needed to ensure every element is built to the highest standard?

CHA believes our employees should have the time and flexibility to balance work and personal commitments. We offer most employees the option of a hybrid schedule with a work week that includes both office and work from home days.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain precise records of plans, documents, and submittals in line with FDOT guidelines.
• Coordinate between owners, contractors, and inspection staff to keep everyone aligned.
• Review daily inspection reports and quantity computations for accuracy and compliance.
• Review and distribute contractor submittals to ensure they meet contract requirements.
• Track contract progress, maintain project tracking logs, prepare monthly progress estimates, build and maintain the final estimate package.
• Assign tasks to inspectors and support all phases of project execution.
• Ensure all activities align with FDOT policies and the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM).

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field & minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects OR high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects.
• Prior experience as Project Administrator, Assistant Project Administrator or Contract Support Specialist in relevant transportation projects required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to navigate active construction sites.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting client contracts and enforcing standards.
• CTQP Final Estimates Level II, FDOT Advanced MOT, and/or CTQP Quality Control Manager credentials preferred.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Gain exposure to diverse fieldwork, technical challenges, and hands‑on problem solving on active job sites.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel.
• Be part of a team dedicated to enhancing transportation infrastructure—roads, bridges, railways, and more—across the nation.

Curious about the impactful work our Construction Inspection team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

Salary Range

$115,000 - $130,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture / EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways—always searching, never settling—to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward‑leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.