Indiana CEI Manager — Field Operations Leader

Volkert Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region in Indiana. You will manage field operations, lead a team of inspectors, and serve as the key liaison between the prime contractor, INDOT/LPA owners, designers, utilities, and stakeholders.

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and 5+ years of inspection experience are required. You will review construction docs, oversee materials testing, monitor safety and environmental programs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a 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
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening per Volkert policy
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory MVR

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Construction inspection

Leadership

Communication

INDOT standards

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

INDOT construction records software

MS Office

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region in Indiana. You will manage field operations, lead a team of inspectors, and serve as the key liaison between the prime contractor, INDOT/LPA owners, designers, utilities, and stakeholders.

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and 5+ years of inspection experience are required. You will review construction docs, oversee materials testing, monitor safety and environmental programs, and