Indiana CEI Manager: Lead Field Ops & Compliance (ESOP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement with employer match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability insurance

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. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5+ years of construction inspection experience.

You will manage field operations, lead inspectors, liaise with owners and designers, review drawings and submittals, and ensure quality control per INDOT standards. A strong safety record and INDOT familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5+ years of construction inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of education and 8–10+ years of relevant 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 a pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with INDOT standards 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, owner, designers, utilities, and stakeholders; run progress meetings and handle project correspondence.
• Review and interpret construction documents, shop drawings, and material submittals; track the contractor's schedule.
• Oversee materials acceptance and testing per the INDOT Frequency Manual; verify contractor quality control procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, daily reports, change orders, and pay estimates using INDOT CM software.
• Prepare and submit a complete Final Construction Record for closeout and audit.
• Monitor work zone safety, TMP, environmental commitments, and erosion control compliance.
• Identify and help resolve field issues, claims, and design conflicts with the engineer of record.

Skills

Construction inspection

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Document review

INDOT experience

OSHA 10

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and 8–10+ years of experience

Tools

INDOT construction records software

INDOT Frequency Manual

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region in Indiana. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5+ years of construction inspection experience.

You will manage field operations, lead inspectors, liaise with owners and designers, review drawings and submittals, and ensure quality control per INDOT standards. A strong safety record and INDOT familiarity are essential.