Indiana CEI Manager: Lead Field Inspections & Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid Time Off and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. seeks an experienced CEI Manager for the Indiana Midwest Region to lead daily field operations on INDOT-related projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 5+ years of construction inspection experience.

You will manage a team of inspectors, coordinate with prime contractors and owners, review documents, oversee materials testing, and ensure safety and compliance per INDOT standards. Indiana-based, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing INDOT and/or federal-aid LPA projects.
• INDOT Certified Technician qualifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).
• Proficiency with INDOT construction records software.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening per federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with INDOT Standard Specifications, plans, special provisions, and contract documents.
• Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of inspectors and technicians, delegating assignments across concurrent construction activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the prime contractor, the owner (INDOT or LPA), designers, utilities, and stakeholders, including running progress meetings, issuing minutes, and handling project correspondence.
• Review and interpret construction documents, shop drawings, and material submittals, and track the contractor's schedule.
• Oversee materials acceptance and testing in accordance with the INDOT Frequency Manual, and verify the contractor's quality control procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, daily reports, change orders, and pay estimates using INDOT's construction management software.
• Prepare and submit a complete, accurate Final Construction Record for closeout and audit.
• Monitor work zone safety, maintenance of traffic, environmental commitments, and erosion control (Rule 5 / SWPPP) compliance.
• Identify and help resolve field issues, claims, and design conflicts in coordination with the engineer of record.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Team mentoring

Liaison skills

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

INDOT software

Job description

Volkert Inc. seeks an experienced CEI Manager for the Indiana Midwest Region to lead daily field operations on INDOT-related projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 5+ years of construction inspection experience.

You will manage a team of inspectors, coordinate with prime contractors and owners, review documents, oversee materials testing, and ensure safety and compliance per INDOT standards. Indiana-based, on-site role.