Florida Transportation CEI Leader & Growth Advocate

C&S Companies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior CEI Inspector role at C&S Companies supports our Transportation Business Unit in Florida. You will provide senior-level construction engineering and inspection expertise on roadway, bridge, and drainage projects while actively developing new client opportunities and pursuing work.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of CEI experience in Florida, strong communication skills, FDOT CTQP credentials, and a proven ability to lead inspection teams and mentor others.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive transportation construction/CEI experience.
• Extensive experience with Florida transportation construction projects, preferably including FDOT projects.
• Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, drainage, utilities, asphalt, concrete, earthwork, structures, and Maintenance of Traffic operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead inspection teams and provide technical direction in the field.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, contract documents, project controls, and construction administration.
• FDOT CTQP certifications and qualifications appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, contractors, agency personnel, and internal leadership.
• Business development and pursuit experience within the Florida transportation market strongly preferred.
• Established relationships with FDOT, local municipalities, counties, transportation authorities, contractors, consultants, or other transportation industry stakeholders strongly preferred.
• Ability to contribute meaningfully to proposals, SOQs, presentations, interviews, and pursuit strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable construction management/project documentation systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Florida as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level CEI services and field oversight for roadway, bridge, drainage, utilities, traffic control, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor operations to verify compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, approved submittals, and applicable standards.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and technical requirements.
• Inspect materials, workmanship, construction activities, and completed work for compliance with project requirements.
• Document daily construction activities, quantities, materials, testing, personnel, equipment, delays, issues, and other project conditions.
• Verify installed quantities and support accurate measurement and documentation for contractor payments.
• Monitor quality-control testing and coordinate with testing personnel, laboratories, surveyors, and other project staff.
• Identify deficiencies, non-conforming work, potential claims, schedule issues, and other construction concerns and communicate them to the appropriate project personnel.
• Monitor Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) operations and compliance with approved traffic control plans.
• Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation, including inspection reports, photographs, quantity records, correspondence, and other project records.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, field meetings, and project coordination activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate inspectors and other project staff.
• Support Project Administrators, Resident Engineers, and project managers in successful delivery of transportation construction projects.

Skills

Senior CEI Inspector

CEI experience

Florida projects

FDOT CTQP certifications

Client development

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior CEI Inspector role at C&S Companies supports our Transportation Business Unit in Florida. You will provide senior-level construction engineering and inspection expertise on roadway, bridge, and drainage projects while actively developing new client opportunities and pursuing work.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of CEI experience in Florida, strong communication skills, FDOT CTQP credentials, and a proven ability to lead inspection teams and mentor others.